DeBrincat’s Future Hangs in Balance | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Detroit’s future hangs in the balance as Steve Yzerman’s exit leaves the Red Wings scrambling, with star scorer Alex DeBrincat’s free agency looming and key players potentially on the move. The new GM must choose: chase the playoffs or embrace rebuilding — a decision that hinges on captain Dylan Larkin’s unresolved trade request. Meanwhile, Seattle Kraken’s Shane Wright, a top draft pick whose production dipped, could be headed to Vancouver — but Seattle’s high price tag and Wright’s one-year contract create a tense standoff, forcing the Kraken to decide whether to hold onto their young star…