Report: Red Wings Organization Furious With Dylan Larkin

The shockwave that rocked the Detroit Red Wings earlier this offseason has yet to be solved. Captain Dylan Larkin dropped a bombshell on the organization that he prefers to be traded before the start of next season, and let's just say apparently, the organization is absolutely furious.

Multiple reports have surfaced stating Larkin approached former general manager Steve Yzerman about a trade and referenced the team's direction, and lack of moves over the last three seasons on the reason. Larkin requested a trade, Patrick Kane crossed Detroit off as a free-agent destination, and now there's even talks of Alex DeBrincat wanting out. However, this all started by Larkin, and the organization feels he's to blame.

Helene St. James: Re Dylan Larkin trade request/Red Wings: That organization is extremely upset, he signed to an 8 year deal that was frontloaded; his actual is salary, they already paid him 31m...the most he makes the rest of the way is like 8 million - Jason Gregor Show (7/14)

Larkin, 30, is owed $8.7 million AAV through the 2031 season and has submitted a list of four teams he'd approve a trade to, including the Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights. Unfortunately for Larkin, all four of these teams are in a cap crunch, and adding Larkin and his salary are not realistic at this time. There was a ton of speculation of the Stars swapping Jason Robertson for Larkin, but Robertson made it clear to the Red Wings it would take something special for him to sign long term, even with living close by in the offseason.

Larkin remains a Red Wing, at least for now, as the organization looks to hire a new GM. Yzerman is a special advisor now and out of the day to day. As for Larkin, he continues to be a Red Wing, and is hopeful a move is coming in the next month or so.

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