Dylan Larkin excluded from Red Wings NHL ratings promotional graphic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings omitted captain Dylan Larkin from their NHL 27 promotional graphic released on August 21, despite him having the same overall rating of 89 as featured players Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Alex DeBrincat. Larkin's absence raises eyebrows amid his unresolved trade request. The organization has not officially commented on the omission, leading to speculation regarding Larkin's future with the team as training camp approaches. Larkin's situation remains unclear, with no forthcoming marketing materials from the Red Wings suggesting a potential pattern.
- •Dylan Larkin has an overall NHL 27 rating of 89.
- •Red Wings featured three players and goaltender John Gibson in the promotional graphic.
- •Larkin's trade request remains unresolved as training camp nears.
- •The team's social media team does not make hockey decisions.
- •Omissions in future promotions may indicate Larkin's standing with the franchise.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Dylan Larkin’s Curious Absence From Red Wings Post Raises Eyebrows
"Dylan Larkin carries the same NHL 27 rating as three Red Wings players featured in Detroit's latest promotional post, yet the captain was left out. Given his unresolved trade request, fans understandably noticed.
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