Dylan Larkin discusses trade request amid recovery from injury
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:30 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.
- 10:30 PMNHL News — Larkin says requesting trade from Red Wings 'wasn't easy' - NHL.com
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings news: Dylan Larkin finally breaks silence on trade request
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Larkin: ‘Not Ready to Go There Yet’
- 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'
- 5:03 PMDetroit Free Press — Dylan Larkin on Red Wings trade request: 'Personal stuff' - Detroit Free Press
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Larkin on Red Wings trade request: 'Personal stuff'
"There has been plenty of drama around the Detroit Red Wings this season. Star player Dylan Larkin requested a trade, but with no permanent GM, a trade was never found. Then, the Red Wings stripped Larkin of his captaincy . Now, Larkin is speaking out about the trade request , per Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press. “There’s a lot there. A […] The post Red Wings news: Dylan Larkin finally breaks silence on trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"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.
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External links- NHL NewsSep 17, 2026, 10:30 PMLarkin says requesting trade from Red Wings 'wasn't easy' - NHL.com
Center talks for 1st time since news went public, losing captaincy
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:37 PMRed Wings news: Dylan Larkin finally breaks silence on trade request
There has been plenty of drama around the Detroit Red Wings this season. Star player Dylan Larkin requested a trade, but with no permanent GM, a trade was never found. Then, the Red Wings stripped Larkin of his captaincy . Now, Larkin is speaking out about the trade request , per Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press. “There’s a lot there. A […] The post Red Wings news: Dylan Larkin finally breaks silence on trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:26 PMRed Wings Larkin: ‘Not Ready to Go There Yet’
As former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin spoke publicly for the first time about his trade request, it was […]
- 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.
- Detroit Free PressSep 17, 2026, 5:03 PMDylan Larkin on Red Wings trade request: 'Personal stuff' - Detroit Free Press
Dylan Larkin met with reporters on Sept. 17 for the first time since asking the Detroit Red Wings for a trade
- 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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