Detroit Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended former captain Dylan Larkin without pay after the center informed the organization he will no longer play for the team until a trade is finalized. The decision follows Larkin’s refusal to participate in recent practices and his absence from the lineup for the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Larkin, who requested a trade during the offseason, has expanded his list of acceptable destinations to ten teams, including the Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals. His agent, Pat Brisson, stated that the player has been “professional and cooperative” throughout the process, while Larkin reportedly feels he has given the organization sufficient time to secure a deal.

Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff expressed disappointment in the decision but emphasized that the team will not rush a transaction. Horcoff stated that any potential trade must serve the long-term interests of the Red Wings. The suspension results in a daily financial loss of approximately $41,237 for the 30-year-old forward.