The Red Wings have locked up defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker with a two-year, $3.2 million extension, keeping the 25-year-old blue liner in Detroit through the 2027-28 season. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $1.6 million, providing stability for a team building its defensive core under general manager Steve Yzerman.

Bernard-Docker has carved out a role in Detroit's lineup, averaging 15 minutes of ice time over 55 games. The Alberta native enters his third NHL team after spending his first 129 games with the Ottawa Senators and finishing last season with the Buffalo Sabres. He was selected 26th overall by Ottawa in the 2018 draft as part of their defensive rebuild.

The signing represents Yzerman's continued effort to build through the draft while retaining key young players. At $1.6 million annually, Bernard-Docker provides solid defensive value at a reasonable price point as the Red Wings push toward contention in the competitive Atlantic Division. His experience across multiple organizations adds versatility to Detroit's blue line.