Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin no longer wants to remain with the franchise, interim general manager Shawn Horcoff revealed Thursday.
Horcoff, speaking to reporters, stated that the 29-year-old center has expressed his desire to leave the organization. Larkin, a Michigan native and the team's captain since 2021, has spent his entire nine-year NHL career with Detroit after being selected 15th overall in the 2014 draft.
The development marks a significant turning point for the Original Six franchise, which has missed the playoffs in each of the past eight seasons. Larkin has recorded 191 goals and 302 assists in 617 career games, serving as the face of the rebuilding effort.
Horcoff did not specify whether trade discussions are underway or provide a timeline for potential resolution. The Red Wings enter the 2026-27 season under new leadership after Steve Yzerman stepped down as general manager earlier this month.
