Dylan Larkin’s situation with Red Wings remains uncertain after Yzerman change

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Dylan Larkin’s situation with Red Wings remains uncertain after Yzerman change
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The Detroit Red Wings are facing uncertainty regarding Captain Dylan Larkin after the recent change in front office leadership. Following the removal of Steve Yzerman from his role as General Manager, speculation suggests that Larkin had requested a trade amid a strained relationship with Yzerman. With Larkin's trade request remaining active, insiders indicate that a simple change in management may not be sufficient to mend ties, as Larkin has expressed a desire to play elsewhere. The Red Wings, who are attempting to end a lengthy postseason drought, may need to navigate the complexities of Larkin's situation in the coming season.

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  • Dylan Larkin requested a trade amid a strained relationship with Steve Yzerman.
  • Yzerman has been reassigned after seven years as GM for the Red Wings.
  • Larkin's trade request remains active as of July 2026.
  • Red Wings are focused on ending a long playoff drought while managing Larkin's situation.
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The Detroit Red Wings have been trying to end their Stanley Cup Playoffs drought for a number of years now, but after hiring Steve Yzerman as General Manager and President of Hockey Operations back in 2019, they failed to do that, and after seven years, he was moved into a different role by the team.This […] The post Red Wings Change may not Lead to Change With Captain Dylan Larkin appeared first on HEAVY.

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