The Detroit Red Wings have secured a two-year contract extension with defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. This agreement was confirmed by the team on Wednesday evening. Bernard-Docker, 25, has played 55 games with the Red Wings this season, contributing four assists with an average ice time of 15 minutes per game.
Contract Details
Under the new contract, Bernard-Docker will receive an annual cap hit of $1.6 million. This is a substantial increase from his previous salary of $875,000. The extension means Bernard-Docker will become a free agent eligible for unrestricted contracts when the deal ends in 2028.
Career Overview
Originally drafted by the Ottawa Senators as the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, Bernard-Docker was the highest-selected player in Okotoks Oilers history. He spent three seasons at the University of North Dakota before joining the Senators in 2021.
Performance Highlights
- Played 74 games with the Senators in the 2023-24 season.
- Recorded career-highs of 4 goals and 10 assists, totaling 14 points.
- Traded to the Buffalo Sabres along with Josh Norris for Dylan Cozens and others.
- Finished the 2024-25 season playing only 15 games for the Sabres.
- Signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings on July 1, 2025.
In his NHL career spanning six seasons with the Senators, Sabres, and Red Wings, Bernard-Docker has played 199 games. He has scored six goals and compiled a total of 28 points. Notably, he is yet to make his Stanley Cup Playoff debut.
