Dylan Larkin faces boos during Red Wings season opener ceremony
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Dylan Larkin participated in the Detroit Red Wings' Opening Night introductions on October 2, despite knowing he might be booed by fans. Todd McLellan emphasized that Larkin chose to face the crowd after requesting a trade, highlighting the player's commitment to his teammates. The boos followed a 10th consecutive season without a playoff appearance for the Red Wings. Larkin, dealing with an upper-body injury, was not playing but opted to be present. The team has not disclosed future trade discussions, but Larkin's situation remains under evaluation as he works toward returning to the lineup.
- •Larkin chose to face fans during season opener despite potential backlash.
- •McLellan confirmed Larkin's participation was not mandated by the team.
- •Larkin requested a trade after the team missed playoffs again.
- •He is recovering from an upper-body injury and did not play.
- •Future trade discussions regarding Larkin remain private.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Fans Unload on Dylan Larkin With Altered Jerseys
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Todd McLellan Shares New Detail About Dylan Larkin’s Opening Night Boos
"The boos weren't the only sign of anger toward Dylan Larkin on Opening Night. Multiple Red Wings fans were photographed wearing customized No. 71 jerseys aimed at Detroit's former captain following his offseason trade request.
"Todd McLellan revealed Dylan Larkin chose to participate in Red Wings Opening Night introductions despite knowing he could face boos following his trade request.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 1:25 PMRed Wings Fans Unload on Dylan Larkin With Altered Jerseys
The boos weren't the only sign of anger toward Dylan Larkin on Opening Night. Multiple Red Wings fans were photographed wearing customized No. 71 jerseys aimed at Detroit's former captain following his offseason trade request.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 12:22 PMTodd McLellan Shares New Detail About Dylan Larkin’s Opening Night Boos
Todd McLellan revealed Dylan Larkin chose to participate in Red Wings Opening Night introductions despite knowing he could face boos following his trade request.
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