Sources: Red Wings won't play Dylan Larkin for 'trade-related' reasons
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Key Points:
- Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is out of the lineup due to ongoing trade-related issues, as he has requested a trade and his representatives continue to push for a deal.
- Larkin, who has a no-trade clause and is in the fourth year of an eight-year, $69.6 million contract, has expanded his list of acceptable trade destinations from three to ten teams, including the Minnesota Wild, who are reportedly aggressive in pursuing him.
- Despite reporting to training camp and rejoining the team on October 6, Larkin was stripped of his captaincy and has not played recently, with the Red Wings possibly considering suspending him until a trade is finalized.
- Larkin’s agent emphasized that the player has been professional and cooperative but is frustrated with the situation, indicating that Larkin has given the team ample time to complete a trade.
- The Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff is expected to provide further updates on Larkin’s status, with the team currently holding a 5-4-3 record.
