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Was Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin booed before season opener amid trade request?

The Detroit Red Wings had a messy offseason that saw former captain Dylan Larkin request a trade. Larkin has not been traded at this time. In fact, he hasn’t taken the ice since last season. On Friday, though, he was…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:53 PM
Was Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin booed before season opener amid trade request?
Key Things to Know
  • Dylan Larkin was loudly booed by Red Wings fans during scratched player introductions before Friday's season opener.
  • Larkin requested a trade during the offseason but remains on the Detroit roster.
  • The former captain waved to the Little Caesars Arena crowd before heading directly into the locker room tunnel.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Red Wings fans loudly booed former captain Dylan Larkin during player introductions at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. Larkin was introduced alongside Detroit's scratched players ahead of the season opener against the New York Rangers. The reaction followed an offseason trade request by Larkin, who offered a brief wave to the crowd before immediately heading down the tunnel to the locker room.

Larkin remains on the Detroit roster while working his way back from an upper-body injury. Although initial reports suggested he would only accept a trade to three franchises, recent reporting indicates he has expanded his list to eight teams.

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