Wednesday’s biggest story came out of Detroit, where the Red Wings made it official with Alex DeBrincat on a seven-year, $91 million extension. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff also weighed in on Simon Edvinsson, and Western Michigan swept the NCHC’s first weekly awards.

Red Wings

Red Wings sign Alex DeBrincat to seven-year, $91 million extension
The Farmington Hills native is locked in through the next seven seasons and becomes Detroit’s highest-paid player starting in 2027-28.

Report: Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing seven-year, $91 million extension
This TSN and The Athletic report was unconfirmed when it ran early Wednesday, and the Red Wings confirmed the signing later that morning (see above).

Horcoff says Red Wings have no interest in trading Simon Edvinsson
Detroit SportsNet’s Daniella Bruce reported that Horcoff wants to keep the unsigned defenseman in Detroit and has been in constant contact with his agent, though there is still no word of a contract.

Report: Simon Edvinsson leaves Sweden to train on East Coast as Red Wings contract standoff continues
The Detroit News reports, unconfirmed by the team, that the restricted free agent is back in North America to train, with no sign a new deal is imminent.

McLellan says Red Wings are sharing leadership with no captain, as DeBrincat and Seider explain how the room works
Todd McLellan describes how a group of veterans and young players, who meet regularly before practice, is carrying the leadership load in a captain-less room.

NCAA

Western Michigan’s Väisänen, Miller, and Benák sweep three NCHC weekly honors
Joona Väisänen, Quentin Miller, and Adam Benák took the conference’s defenseman, goaltender, and rookie of the week awards after the Broncos’ opening weekend against Ferris State.

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