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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin suspended after refusing to play amid trade request: What we know
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Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin 's trade request has come to a head with him telling the team he won't play and interim general manager Shawn Horcoff suspending him.
"We are disappointed by his decision, particularly given his obligations to the organization and his teammates," Horcoff said in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 28. "We have therefore suspended Dylan without pay."
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The center, who's in the fourth year of an eight-year contract, had requested a trade following the end of last season after the Red Wings' playoff drought hit 10 seasons. He has bumped up his list of approved teams from three to 10.
"All I can say is that Dylan's had enough of the situation," Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, told the Detroit Free Press , part of the USA TODAY Network, on Thursday about Larkin's decision not to play.
Horcoff said he would continue to pursue trade talks but it has to satisfy the Red Wings' best interests and long-term goals.
Larkin had agreed to report to training camp but was stripped of his captaincy . He missed the start of camp with an injury and was booed by fans during introductions at the home opener. But he had played since returning from the injury and had six points in 10 games.
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Coach Todd McLellan had told reporters earlier on Thursday that Larkin wouldn't play on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks and Horcoff would explain why. Horcoff put out a statement through the team at 5:40 p.m. ET (see below), less than two hours before the Red Wings' home game begins.
Larkin, 30, a Michigan native, was drafted by the Red Wings 15th overall in 2014. He was named captain in 2021.
Here's what we know about Thursday's decisions by Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings :
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Detroit took the ice without its former captain and defeated the rival Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Thursday. Defenseman Moritz Seider said the win "meant a little more" amid the Larkin situation.
Are Dylan Larkin trade talks escalating?
Horcoff didn't want to get into details but he said his phone "rang a lot today."
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How long can this standoff last?
Horcoff said he couldn't put a timeline on it and it's difficult to pull off a trade with the teams on Larkin's list because of salary cap concerns.
"I'm prepared to wait as long as it's necessary to make sure that the return that we get is something that's good for the Red Wings overall."
What is Shawn Horcoff looking for in a trade?
"The goal is to get players who can help us right away," he said. "But at the same time, the ultimate goal is the long-term success of the organization. I'm open to all different kind of deals and in the end, we're trying to find something that's fair for a player of Dylan's caliber. He's a heck of a player on a good contract."
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Dylan Larkin trade list
Dylan Larkin recently increased the number of places where he'd accept a trade to 10 teams. They are:
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Minnesota Wild
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Vegas Golden Knights
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Florida Panthers
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New Jersey Devils
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Tampa Bay Lightning
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Colorado Avalanche
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Utah Mammoth
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Washington Capitals
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Dallas Stars
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Carolina Hurricanes
Dylan Larkin suspension: How much will he lose?
Larkin has an $8.7 million cap hit and makes $8 million this season. He will forfeit more than $41,000 a day while he is suspended, according to reports .
What Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff said about Dylan Larkin suspension
"Dylan Larkin has informed us that he will no longer play for the Detroit Red Wings. We are disappointed by his decision, particularly given his obligations to the organization and his teammates. We have therefore suspended Dylan without pay.
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"We will continue to explore trade opportunities involving Dylan. In addition to needing his approval, any trade must also be in the best interests of the Detroit Red Wings and support the organization's long-term goals.
"I want to thank and commend our coaches and players for their continued focus and being committed to competing every day."
Red Wings call up center Sheldon Dries
The Red Wings addressed the roster implications of the Dylan Larkin news by calling up center Sheldon Dries from the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Griffins under emergency conditions. The 32-year-old had eight points in four games this season with the AHL team and no points in 11 games this season and last with Detroit.
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Ranking Dylan Larkin trade destinations
Dylan Larkin won't play again until he's traded. But where could he go? USA TODAY's Kevin Skiver ranks the possible Larkin trade destinations .
What Dylan Larkin's agent said
Dylan Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, released a statement on the Larkin situation to the Detroit Free Press.
"All I can say is that Dylan's had enough of the situation," Brisson said.
He added in a statement to TSN's Pierre Lebrun: "We believe he's been very professional and cooperative through this process."
Dylan Larkin stats
Dylan Larkin has played his entire 12-season NHL career with the Red Wings, who drafted the Michigan native 15th overall in 2014.
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He has 278 goals, 371 assists and 649 points in 818 regular-season games, including six points in 10 games this season. The Red Wings made the playoffs only in his first season and have a 10-year postseason drought, the longest current one in the NHL.
Larkin also won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in 2026.
Latest report on Dylan Larkin
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Larkin's camp decided he won't play for the Red Wings until he is traded. Citing multiple sources, Friedman wrote that "Larkin felt he had done right by them playing through his trade request, but 'had enough' and it is time for the move to happen."
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When will Dylan Larkin play?
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports that Larkin won't play until he's traded.
Dylan Larkin trade list
Larkin, who originally had the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights on his trade list, has expanded that list to 10 teams .
That includes the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals, according to the Detroit Free Press. ESPN reported on Oct. 20 that the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils and Utah Mammoth were added to the list.
The Devils dealt significant assets to acquire goalie Connor Hellebuyck on Oct. 23.
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Dylan Larkin contract details
Larkin has five seasons left, including this season, on his eight-year contract. His cap hit is $8.7 million, but he is being paid $8 million this season, according to puckpedia.com .
What has delayed Dylan Larkin trade?
General manager Steve Yzerman stepped aside from the role on July 15. The Red Wings needed to find a replacement before making a trade. They eventually named Horcoff interim GM with the ability to make a trade. Also, these things take time, especially for a player of Larkin's magnitude. The Red Wings want to get back the right value in a trade, not just prospects and futures.
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Where do Simon Edvinsson contract talks stand?
Horcoff said it's status quo on the restricted free agent defenseman. "Still trying to get something done," he said. "I'd like to sign him."
A deal must be done by Dec. 1 or Edvinsson will have to sit out the season.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin suspended after refusing to play amid trade request: What we know
