Dylan Larkin discusses trade request amid recovery from injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Dylan Larkin addressed the media on September 17 for the first time since his trade request from the Detroit Red Wings became public in June. He spoke about personal factors driving the request but did not clarify whether it still stands. Larkin, recovering from an upper-body injury, missed the first day of training camp and confirmed he had communicated with teammates regarding the situation. He acknowledged the decision's difficulty and discussed the impact of losing the captaincy, stating he is ready to embrace a new role with the team.
- •Larkin's trade request became public in early June.
- •He missed the first day of training camp due to injury rehabilitation.
- •Larkin has communicated feelings to his teammates about the trade request.
- •He acknowledged the difficulty of asking for a trade as team captain.
- •Larkin expressed readiness to embrace a different role with the organization.
- 6:08 PMESPN NHL — Larkin in limbo: Ex-Red Wings captain talks trade request as camp begins
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings' Dylan Larkin says deciding to request trade 'wasn't easy'
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Larkin on Red Wings trade request: 'Personal stuff'
"Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin talked to his teammates about his offseason trade request and answered some questions from reporters on the first day of training camp.
"Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is attempting to focus on the upcoming season, and didn't elaborate on his trade request.
"Dylan Larkin met with reporters on Sept. 17 for the first time since asking the Detroit Red Wings for a trade
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External links- ESPN NHLSep 17, 2026, 6:08 PMLarkin in limbo: Ex-Red Wings captain talks trade request as camp begins
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin talked to his teammates about his offseason trade request and answered some questions from reporters on the first day of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:07 PMRed Wings' Dylan Larkin says deciding to request trade 'wasn't easy'
Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is attempting to focus on the upcoming season, and didn't elaborate on his trade request.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 4:58 PMDylan Larkin on Red Wings trade request: 'Personal stuff'
Dylan Larkin met with reporters on Sept. 17 for the first time since asking the Detroit Red Wings for a trade
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