Dylan Larkin held out of lineup
The gist
Detroit held center Dylan Larkin out of Thursday's game against Chicago, ESPN reported for trade-related reasons.
The former captain's exit would reshape a team last in its division.
How it unfolded
- June 2026Larkin made a trade demand to Detroit, and his representatives pushed the Red Wings to strike a deal.
- Sep 11, 2026Detroit announced the 30-year-old forward no longer would be the team's captain.
- Oct 2, 2026Larkin was booed during introductions at Detroit's season opener, a 2-0 loss to the New York Rangers.