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Red Wings Captain Larkin Requests Trade Amid Playoff Drought

6/28/2026

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GM Steve Yzerman confirmed captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade.
Agent Pat Brisson called after the season and sent a list of teams Larkin would consider waiving his no-trade clause.
Yzerman said Larkin has five years left on his contract, creating uncertainty after the Red Wings missed the playoffs for a 10th straight season, and that reporters should focus on the seven draft picks, especially winger JP Hurlbert.

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GM Steve Yzerman confirmed captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade.
Agent Pat Brisson called after the season and sent a list of teams Larkin would consider waiving his no-trade clause.
Yzerman said Larkin has five years left on his contract, creating uncertainty after the Red Wings missed the playoffs for a 10th straight season, and that reporters should focus on the seven draft picks, especially winger JP Hurlbert.