Red Wings sit Dylan Larkin amid ongoing trade talks
Detroit announced that center Dylan Larkin will miss Thursday's game as the team continues negotiations for a potential trade.
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said the team will not dress center Dylan Larkin for Thursday's home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Larkin did not attend the morning practice after taking a "maintenance day" the previous day, and interim general manager Shawn Horcoff is expected to comment on the situation later.
League sources told ESPN that Larkin is being held out for "trade-related" reasons. The player submitted a trade request in June and his representatives have been working with the organization to reach a deal. Multiple clubs remain interested, with the Minnesota Wild described as one of the most aggressive suitors.
Larkin, who is in the fourth season of an eight-year, $69.6 million contract, has a no-trade clause. His agent Pat Brisson said Larkin has given the Red Wings ample time to complete a trade and praised the player’s professionalism throughout the process.
"Dylan's had enough of the situation. We believe he's been very professional and cooperative through this process," Brisson said.
The 30-year-old, an Olympic gold medalist, reported to training camp but was stripped of his captaincy. He has recorded two goals and four assists in 10 games this season, averaging 21:41 of ice time per contest. Initially, Larkin identified three teams he would consider waiving his trade protection for; he has since added seven more, bringing the total to ten potential destinations.
The Red Wings could suspend Larkin if a trade is not finalized before the season’s end.