Red Wings fans boo Dylan Larkin during season opener introductions
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
During the 2026-27 season opener against the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin during player introductions. Larkin, who is sidelined due to an upper-body injury, requested a trade this summer and was stripped of his captaincy prior to training camp. Larkin acknowledged the potential for a negative fan reaction, showing awareness of the tension between him and the fanbase. He will miss the first two games of the season but hopes to return in time for a game against the Ottawa Senators next week, which could provide an additional opportunity to mend the relationship with fans through his on-ice performance.
- •Larkin was booed during the season opener introductions.
- •He is sidelined with an upper-body injury.
- •Larkin requested a trade after last season.
- •He will miss the first two games of the season.
- •Larkin aims to return for the game against the Senators next week.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings' Dylan Larkin booed by fans after trade request
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Fans Boo Dylan Larkin Loudly Before Opener vs. Rangers
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Wings fans boo Dylan Larkin during pregame introductions
"Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade, wasn't playing because of an injury. But he heard boos when introduced.
"Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin during Opening Night introductions at Little Caesars Arena following his offseason trade request.
"Former Wings captain, who will miss first two games of the season, asked for a trade in the offseason.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 11:33 PMRed Wings' Dylan Larkin booed by fans after trade request
Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade, wasn't playing because of an injury. But he heard boos when introduced.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 10:46 PMRed Wings Fans Boo Dylan Larkin Loudly Before Opener vs. Rangers
Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin during Opening Night introductions at Little Caesars Arena following his offseason trade request.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 10:46 PMWings fans boo Dylan Larkin during pregame introductions
Former Wings captain, who will miss first two games of the season, asked for a trade in the offseason.
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