{
  "id": 14360876,
  "title": "Report: Former Senator Closing In On Massive $91 Million Contract Extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/report-former-senator-closing-in-on-massive-91-million-contract",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-former-senator-closing-massive-033440585.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Senators forward Alex DeBrincat is on the verge of signing a massive $91 million, seven-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. This proposed deal features an annual average value (AAV) of $13 million, marking a significant increase from DeBrincat's initial four-year, $31.5 million contract signed after being traded from Ottawa to Detroit in July 2023. If finalized, this extension would not only make DeBrincat the highest-paid player on the Red Wings but would also surpass the salary of Dylan Larkin, who has five more years remaining on his current deal at an annual pay of $8.7 million.\n\nThe news is particularly significant for Senators fans, as it serves as a poignant reminder of a challenging chapter in the team's history. The Sens acquired DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2022 NHL Draft, trading the seventh and 39th overall picks, along with a 2024 third-round selection. At the time, the deal was hailed as a significant step forward for the rebuilding Sens organization, as DeBrincat was returning from his second 41-goal season with Chicago, showcasing potential to strengthen the team's top six.\n\nHowever, DeBrincat's tenure with the Senators proved to be less than satisfactory. During his lone season with Ottawa in 2022-23, he scored 66 points in 82 games, falling short of the expectations surrounding his acquisition. Moreover, DeBrincat was unwilling to commit to a long-term contract extension with the Senators, who had acquired him with no guarantees of a multi-year commitment. With the winger one year away from restricted free agency, Pierre Dorion traded DeBrincat to his hometown Red Wings for Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 2024 first-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round selection. While the return package was less impressive than the assets the Sens had surrendered just a year earlier, the first-round pick ultimately contributed to the team's ability to acquire goaltender Linus Ullmark in 2024.\n\nSince joining the Detroit Red Wings, DeBrincat has rediscovered the scoring ability that made him such an attractive acquisition in the first place. His best season as a Red Wing came in 2025-26, when he scored 41 goals and set a career-high 85 points in 82 games. He has also been performing well this season, tallying eight points in his first six games, including a three-point outing against the Senators last week.",
  "summary": "Three years after his brief and disappointing stay in Ottawa, Alex DeBrincat is reportedly set to cash in with one of the NHL's richest contracts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}