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Captain Larkin Seeks Exit From Detroit
4 Jun
Summary
- Larkin, Red Wings captain since 2021, has requested a trade.
- He has played his entire 11-season career with his hometown team.
- Detroit has not made the playoffs since Larkin's rookie year in 2015-16.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has officially requested a trade, a development that signals a potential major shift for the franchise. Larkin, a hometown hero who grew up in Waterford, Michigan, has been a cornerstone of the team since his debut.
He assumed the captaincy in 2021 and has been a consistent presence for the Red Wings over his 11-year tenure. However, the team's persistent struggle to reach the postseason, marked by a 10-year playoff drought dating back to Larkin's rookie year of 2015-16, has clearly taken its toll.
Despite previous public disagreements with general manager Steve Yzerman regarding team moves and Larkin's past assurances of wanting to win a Stanley Cup in Detroit, his trade request introduces significant uncertainty. The presence of a full no-trade clause further complicates the potential transaction, giving Larkin considerable control over his future destination.
