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NHL Notebook: Red Wings suspend Larkin for sitting out until trade, Oilers targeting Matt Rempe?

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:30 PM

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The Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin after he decided to sit out until he is traded.
Larkin requested a permanent trade during the offseason and was subsequently stripped of his captaincy.
Reports indicate the Edmonton Oilers are targeting a trade for New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe.

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The Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin without pay after the forward decided to sit out until he is traded. Head coach Todd McLellan confirmed Larkin would not play against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reporting Larkin refused to take the ice further to expedite an offseason trade request. Larkin was previously stripped of his captaincy before the season.

Meanwhile, Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli reports that the Edmonton Oilers are targeting New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is exploring trade market options to add size to the forward lineup.

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