Hours before the season opener on home ice against the New York Rangers, the Detroit Red Wings moved former captain Dylan Larkin, 30, to a non-roster injured reserve spot, while the organization continues to deal with his lingering trade request.
The Detroit Red Wings placed former captain Dylan Larkin on non-roster injured reserve ahead of their season opener against the New York Rangers. Larkin, who is dealing with an upper-body injury, has requested a trade from the franchise and was stripped of his captaincy prior to the start of the 2026-27 season.
Larkin was booed by home fans at Little Caesars Arena when his name was announced during pregame introductions. The 30-year-old forward has five seasons remaining on an eight-year, $69.6 million contract featuring a no-trade clause, with preferred destinations reportedly including Florida, Minnesota, and Vegas.
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