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DeBrincat Commits Long-Term to Red Wings
Detroit secures leading scorer on seven-year pact worth $13 million per season
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New Extension for Red Wings Forward
Right wing Alex DeBrincat has agreed to a seven-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings worth $13 million annually. The 28-year-old right wing was eligible for an extension this summer, though the new collective bargaining agreement limits the maximum term to seven years.
Recent Performance and Team Standing
DeBrincat recorded two goals and an assist in a 5-4 home loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. He now leads the club with eight points on the season. Detroit sits last in the Atlantic Division at 1-3-2 after that result.
Broader Context for Detroit
The signing comes as interim general manager Shawn Horcoff handles other roster matters, including a pending trade request from Dylan Larkin and the unsigned status of restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson. DeBrincat enters his 10th season with 296 goals and 600 points while having played every game across the past five 82-game campaigns.
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