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Red Wings Star Larkin Skips Blackhawks Game Amid Trade Talks
29 Oct
Summary
- Dylan Larkin won't play in Thursday's game due to trade request.
- Larkin has expanded his trade wish list to include 10 teams.
- He was stripped of his captaincy after requesting a trade.
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin is set to miss the team's game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, October 30, 2026. Coach Todd McLellan confirmed Larkin's absence, with interim general manager Shawn Horcoff expected to provide further explanation. Larkin had previously missed practice on Wednesday, October 29, reportedly for maintenance.
The star center had requested a trade following the conclusion of last season, which marked ten consecutive years without a playoff appearance for the Red Wings. Although he agreed to report to training camp, he was subsequently stripped of his captaincy. He also missed the start of training camp due to an injury and faced fan dissatisfaction during introductions at the home opener.
Larkin's trade list, initially comprising the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights, has reportedly grown to include ten teams. Recent additions to this expanded list, as reported by the Detroit Free Press and ESPN, include the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, and the Utah Mammoth.
