Dylan Larkin requests trade from Detroit Red Wings amid rebuilding process

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Dylan Larkin requests trade from Detroit Red Wings amid rebuilding process
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Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, sources confirmed on June 4, 2026. Larkin, the team captain, has been with Detroit since being drafted and signed an eight-year contract through the 2030-31 season, valued at an average annual salary of $8.7 million. His request comes after the Red Wings missed the playoffs for the tenth consecutive season. Previously, Larkin expressed commitment to helping the Red Wings succeed during a rebuilding phase. The team now faces uncertainty regarding Larkin's future and its implications for the roster moving forward.

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  • Larkin is the Red Wings' captain and key player.
  • He signed a long-term contract running through 2030-31.
  • Detroit has missed the playoffs for ten straight seasons.
  • Larkin previously voiced support for the rebuilding efforts.
  • Sources confirm the trade request but details are unverified.
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  • 9:50 PMESPNSources: Red Wings captain Larkin requests trade
  • 8:08 PMYahoo SportsDylan Larkin requesting trade from Red Wings: reports
  • 8:01 PMYahoo SportsDylan Larkin reported trade request from Red Wings is a shocker
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Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, according to multiple news outlets.

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Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from Detroit, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

ESPNby Emily Kaplan
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Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from Detroit, according to multiple reports.

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