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Red Wings suspend star forward Larkin as team explores trade options

The Detroit Red Wings announced Thursday that star forward Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay after informing the team he no longer wanted to play for them.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:26 PM
Red Wings suspend star forward Larkin as team explores trade options
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin without pay after he refused to continue playing for the team.
  • Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff confirmed Detroit is actively exploring trade options involving Larkin.
  • Larkin will forfeit approximately $41,000 per day in salary throughout the duration of his suspension.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Red Wings announced Thursday that star forward Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay after stating he will no longer play for the franchise. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff confirmed the suspension and stated the team will continue exploring potential trade options. The decision followed Larkin's absence from morning skate, with the 30-year-old set to forfeit $41,000 per day during the disciplinary action.

Larkin originally requested a trade in June and recently expanded his approved trade list from three to ten teams. The forward, who holds a no-trade clause on his eight-year, $8.7 million annual contract, was stripped of the Detroit captaincy before the season began.

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