Red Wings Suspend Larkin Without Pay Over Trade Demand

Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay by the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced on Thursday. This action follows news that Larkin will not play for the team as he awaits a trade.

Larkin requested a trade in June and has remained with the team nearly a month into the current season. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff expressed disappointment, stating Larkin's decision disregards his obligations to the organization and teammates. The Red Wings are actively exploring trade opportunities for Larkin, emphasizing that any deal must benefit the team's long-term goals and receive his approval.

The team stripped Larkin of his captaincy before training camp, and he faced boos from the home crowd during initial games. He recently expanded his no-trade clause waiver list to include ten specific teams.

Each day Larkin misses of the 194-day NHL calendar will cost him $41,237.11, given his $8 million salary this season. This situation draws a parallel to the Winnipeg Jets' suspension of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck while he awaited a trade earlier in the season.