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Dylan Larkin speaks to media for the first time since trade request
- On Thursday, September 17, 2026, former captain Dylan Larkin reported to Detroit Red Wings training camp as the organization moved forward without him wearing the "C." The team announced last week he would no longer serve as captain.
- Larkin requested a trade during the offseason and acknowledged the consequences of his decision. "I asked for a trade from the Detroit Red Wings as a captain and that has consequences," he said, explaining why the organization stripped his captaincy.
- An upper-body injury will keep Larkin sidelined from early camp practices. He holds five seasons remaining on an eight-year, $69.6 million contract signed in 2023, which includes a no-trade clause limiting his movement options.
- Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch recently hinted Larkin could remain in Detroit for the 2026-27 season despite the trade request. However, Ilitch admitted he "can't control" how fans will react to welcoming back the star player.
- Reporters pressed Larkin on his trade reasons, but he declined specifics, saying "I'm not ready to go there yet." He emphasized his focus on earning back his teammates' trust, stating "I'm excited to get back on the ice and earn my teammates' trust back.
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Dylan Larkin breaks silence on Detroit Red Wings trade request
The Detroit Red Wings got back to hockey on Thursday in training camp, following a tumultuous offseason in Detroit. Steve Yzerman was ousted as the team’s general manager, and Dylan Larkin said he wants out after requesting a trade over the summer.
·Detroit, United States
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Dylan Larkin Finally Addresses Red Wings Trade Request
Following being stripped of his captaincy after making a trade request away from the Detroit Red Wings, Dylan Larkin addressed the NHL media for the very first time to give his thoughts on his current career.
·New York, United States
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