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Dylan Larkin Trade Request Detroit
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade in June 2026 but will report to training camp on September 17 despite the unresolved request. The team will not name a captain for the 2026-27 season. Leadership changes, including GM Steve Yzerman's transition to senior adviser, have delayed resolution of Larkin's trade demand.
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Dylan Larkin won gold medal with Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics
Dylan Larkin won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Italy.
Dylan Larkin records career-high 34 goals in 2025-26 season
Dylan Larkin scored a career-high 34 goals and added 33 assists for 67 points in 74 games during the 2025-26 season. He missed seven games from March 8 to March 21 with a lower-body injury.
Dylan Larkin requests trade from Detroit Red Wings
Dylan Larkin, the Red Wings' captain and hometown draft pick, requested a trade in early June 2026 following the team's playoff miss. Larkin provided a limited list of teams he would accept a trade to, including the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Dallas Stars. His no-trade clause runs through 2027-28.
Dylan Larkin drafted by Detroit Red Wings in 2014
Dylan Larkin, a Waterford, Michigan native, was selected 15th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2014 NHL Draft. He has spent his entire 11-year NHL career with the organization.
Detroit Red Wings miss playoffs for 10th consecutive season
The Detroit Red Wings finished the 2025-26 season with a 41-31-10 record and missed the playoffs for the 10th consecutive year, ending a franchise record of 25 straight playoff appearances. The team had the best record in the Eastern Conference through January 25 before going 9-15-5 for the remainder of the season.
Detroit Red Wings will begin 2026-27 season without a captain
The Detroit Red Wings announced they will open the 2026-27 season without naming a captain. Larkin, who held the captaincy since January 13, 2021, will not return in that role. The team stated that decisions regarding the captaincy will be made once new hockey operations leadership is in place.
Dylan Larkin signed eight-year, $69.6 million contract with Detroit Red Wings
Dylan Larkin signed an eight-year extension with the Detroit Red Wings on March 1, 2023, worth $69.6 million with an $8.7 million annual average value. The contract includes a full no-trade clause through 2027-28 and runs through the 2030-31 season when Larkin will be 33 years old.
Dylan Larkin reports to Detroit Red Wings training camp
Dylan Larkin, center for the Detroit Red Wings, confirmed he will report to training camp on September 17, 2026, despite having requested a trade in early June following the team's 10th consecutive playoff miss.
Steve Yzerman removed from Detroit Red Wings general manager role
Steve Yzerman transitioned from executive vice president and general manager to senior adviser role on July 15, 2026. Assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff has handled day-to-day hockey operations since the change. The team has been searching for new hockey operations leadership.
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