Dylan Larkin requests trade amid Red Wings management change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, asked for a trade on June 4, citing the team's ongoing playoff drought and tension with former general manager Steve Yzerman. Following Yzerman's departure, Larkin's future with the team remains uncertain, with some speculating he could retract his request. Larkin's strong performance and favorable contract make him a valuable asset for potential trades. The new general manager will need to consider Larkin’s request and the impact on locker room dynamics as training camp approaches on September 18.
- •Dylan Larkin demanded a trade from the Red Wings on June 4.
- •Steve Yzerman has been replaced as general manager.
- •Larkin is a consistent scorer and key player for the Wings.
- •Training camp for the Red Wings begins on September 18.
- •The new GM must navigate Larkin's trade request and team morale.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Is There A Path To Dylan Larkin Continuing With Red Wings?
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — What does Steve Yzerman move mean for Dylan Larkin trade prospects?
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Larkin demanded a trade. Does Red Wings' shakeup change that?
"Now that the Detroit Red Wings will have a new general manager, does that open the door to Dylan Larkin potentially rescinding his trade request?
"How Dylan Larkin's trade request was handled was going to be a major moment in Steve Yzerman's tenure as GM. Now he won't make that decision.
"Steve Yzerman is out as general manager, but where does this leave Dylan Larkin?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 1:00 AMIs There A Path To Dylan Larkin Continuing With Red Wings?
Now that the Detroit Red Wings will have a new general manager, does that open the door to Dylan Larkin potentially rescinding his trade request?
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 8:11 PMWhat does Steve Yzerman move mean for Dylan Larkin trade prospects?
How Dylan Larkin's trade request was handled was going to be a major moment in Steve Yzerman's tenure as GM. Now he won't make that decision.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:37 PMDylan Larkin demanded a trade. Does Red Wings' shakeup change that?
Steve Yzerman is out as general manager, but where does this leave Dylan Larkin?
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