Larkin says requesting trade from Red Wings 'wasn't easy'
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Key Points:
- Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade after 11 seasons with the team, acknowledging the consequences and expressing professionalism about the situation.
- Larkin, who grew up in Detroit and ranks 10th in franchise history with 643 points, has not made the playoffs since his rookie season in 2015-16, during the team's longest playoff drought.
- The trade request was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, and Larkin has not disclosed the reasons behind it, though he has maintained respectful communication with former GM Steve Yzerman.
- The Red Wings are currently without a captain and have appointed assistant GM Shawn Horcoff as interim GM while searching for new hockey operations leadership.
- Larkin is working to regain his teammates' trust and focus on playing, with coach Todd McLellan emphasizing the importance of team support and the challenge of moving past the situation.
