Dylan Larkin news
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The gist
Dylan Larkin requested a trade from Detroit in June and remains a Red Wing as camp.
The standoff leaves Detroit without a captain and its front office still unsettled.
Background
Larkin, Detroit's captain since 2020, asked to be traded in June after the team missed the playoffs for a 10th straight season. He has a full no-trade clause and is signed through 2030-31 at $8.7 million per year. Reports say he limited acceptable destinations to a few teams, and GM Steve Yzerman stepped down in July with no replacement named.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026News broke that Larkin had requested a trade from Detroit.
- Jul 2026Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman abruptly stepped down after seven seasons.
- Sep 5, 2026Reports said Larkin remained on the roster and had limited his trade list to three teams.
- Sep 9, 2026Teammate Alex DeBrincat said he'd welcome Larkin back for next season.
- recentlyA report said Larkin is not taking part in the team's captain's practice; Detroit will start the season with no captain.
Who’s saying what
- Teammate
- Alex DeBrincat said Larkin makes the team better and he'd be happy to have him as a teammate.
- Analysts
- Some analysts argue Larkin overplayed his hand and may have no realistic way out of Detroit.
- Caution
- A Minnesota-focused outlet questioned whether trading for Larkin is worth the cost given his age and contract.
Still unverified
Reports that Larkin would only accept a trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, or Florida Panthers, and that the Dallas Stars were also on his list, are attributed to unnamed sources and have not been confirmed by the team or player. A report that Larkin wants to land in Minnesota is also unconfirmed.