The Detroit Red Wings' former captain is refusing to play until he's traded. Here's why it may be for the best.
Writer Katy Glaza argues that Dylan Larkin's decision to sit out ultimately benefits the Detroit Red Wings, despite leaving a temporary void. Glaza criticizes Larkin's recent on-ice effort, describing his play on the power play and around the net as lackluster. According to the article, his impending departure removes a lingering cloud over the locker room.
Glaza notes that Larkin's absence creates top-six and power-play openings for younger players like Nate Danielson or Michael Brandsegg-Nygård. The piece suggests that moving on from Larkin enables Detroit to finally close an overdue chapter and focus on the franchise's future.
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