Steve Yzerman discusses Dylan Larkin's trade request from Red Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman addressed reporters on June 27 regarding Dylan Larkin's trade request, which became public over three weeks ago. Yzerman confirmed that Larkin's agent expressed the desire to be traded shortly after the season and provided a list of preferred teams. Larkin, the team's captain since 2013, faces a difficult decision as he has five years remaining on his contract. Yzerman indicated that he aims to act in the best interest of the Red Wings and will provide more details in the future as the situation evolves.
- •Yzerman spoke after Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •Larkin was drafted by the Red Wings at No. 15 in 2014.
- •Larkin's trade request was made public on June 4.
- •He has a no-trade clause and a short list of destination teams.
- •The team seeks to act in its best interests regarding the request.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Yzerman on Red Wings' Dylan Larkin trade request
"GM Steve Yzerman made his first public comments since Dylan Larkin's request to be traded by the Detroit Red Wings to a contender.
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