DeBrincat has indicated that he hopes to remain in Detroit past the 2026-27 campaign, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports Wednesday.
Although teammate Dylan Larkin requested a trade earlier in the offseason, DeBrincat has expressed interest in a long-term extension. The 28-year-old DeBrincat said that he expects contract negotiations to begin after the Red Wings hire a new general manager. DeBrincat hasn't missed a regular-season game in the past five years. He had one of the best performances of his career during the 2025-26 campaign, recording 41 goals, 44 assists, 39 blocked shots, 38 hits and 19 PIM.