Alex DeBrincat did everything he could to lead the Detroit Red Wings to victory versus the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, and although his two-goal effort came in a 5-4 overtime loss, the 28-year-old right wing received a great consolation prize soon afterwards. DeBrincat is signing a seven-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $13 million, per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

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The Red Wings acquired the 2016 second-round draft pick from the Ottawa Senators more than three years ago, and they want this union to continue well into the 2030s. Detroit has been mired in irrelevance for a decade now, having not advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season, but DeBrincat is a valued source of consistency and leadership. The Ilitch family is willing to pay a handsome price for those vital attributes.