A long-awaited contract extension appears imminent for the Red Wings and star forward Alex DeBrincat, according to insider reports, as negotiations near completion after months of uncertainty. The deal, expected to be worth $13 million annually, would lock up the player for seven years and provide much-needed stability for Detroit’s roster. Fans have reason to celebrate after a challenging stretch, though final details remain under wraps. The announcement could mark a turning point for the team’s future.

A major storyline has come out tonight as the Red Wings are “closing in” on a seven-year extension with forward Alex DeBrincat, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Not yet official, Friedman says that it will carry an AAV worth $13MM. Some much deserved good news has come for Detroit fans after a past six months […]