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Larkin Boos: Red Wings Fans Turn on Former Captain
3 Oct
Summary
- Dylan Larkin was booed heavily by fans during the Red Wings home opener.
- Fans chanted 'sell the team' after the Rangers took an early lead.
- Larkin is injured and will miss the first two games of the season.
Detroit Red Wings fans made their feelings clear during the team's home opener on Friday, October 3, 2025, directing deafening boos at former captain Dylan Larkin. Larkin, who was in street clothes on the bench due to an upper-body injury, faced the barrage of jeers during pregame introductions at Little Caesars Arena.
The animosity stems from Larkin's trade request at the end of last season, which became public in early June 2025. After failing to trade him, the Red Wings stripped him of his captaincy, though he intended to play. Larkin stated he was injured while working out and will miss the team's first two games, potentially returning on October 6, 2025.
Adding to the negative atmosphere, fans chanted "sell the team" shortly after the New York Rangers took an early lead. The Red Wings have not made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season.
