Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Taking Heat For Training Camp Effort Level

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Dylan Larkin's been stripped of his captaincy, is looking to get out of Detroit, and meanwhile, Red Wings training camp continues, and from all accounts, it looks like Larkin has checked out.

Larkin's been blasted in the media and from the Red Wings' fan base after videos continue to surface online of training camp battle drills, and it's obvious to everyone, Larkin isn't interested in engaging one bit. Things are going to get even more awkward if that continues, and don't be surprised to see the Red Wings scratch Larkin early on in the season if a trade doesn't materialize before early next week.

Larkin asked out because he was fed up with the direction of the team. Even with Shawn Horcoff taking over as interim GM, it hasn't changed Larkin's vibe and he still is looking to be traded as soon as possible. The Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars continue to be near the top of Larkin's list, but so far, only the Hurricanes seem like a legitimate option, given their cap space, and trade assets.

For now, Larkin remains in Detroit, but you have to think they'll look to move on, and end this drama. It's been a very weird summer across the NHL, and Larkin's one of many stars who have asked out from their current situation.

Larkin is owed $8.7 million AAV through the 2031 season, and owns a full no-trad clause for two more years. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos had this to say about Larkin recently via his trade board. "His trade request went public, his captaincy was stripped, but Larkin is at camp and participated in practice Wednesday. This is an important trade the Red Wings can’t afford to undervalue. Given he still has five years left on his contract, it’s not necessarily a trade that has to happen quickly either."
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