Alex DeBrincat vs Nikita Kucherov
Alex DeBrincat carries a $7.9M cap hit against $7.5M expected, while Nikita Kucherov carries $9.5M against $12.7M. The gap is -$370K versus +$3.2M in surplus. Both play RW and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alex DeBrincat | Nikita Kucherov |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Position | RW | RW |
| Age | 28 | 33 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $7.9M | $9.5M |
| Expected cap hit | $7.5M | $12.7M |
| Surplus | -$370K | +$3.2M |
| Grade | C | A |
| TOI per game | 20:00 | 21:02 |
| Points | 16 | 20 |
| Next contract | $13M · 7 yrs · from 2027-28 | — |