Dylan Larkin requests trade as Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman steps down

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin announced in early June that he is requesting a trade. He cited the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers and later the Dallas Stars as preferred destinations, though each team faces cap and asset constraints.

At the same time, longtime general manager and vice‑president of hockey operations Steve Yzerman confirmed he is leaving the GM role to move into a senior advisory position, prompting Detroit to start a search for a new general manager. Reports suggest that Yzerman’s decision to delay naming Larkin captain after Henrik Zetterberg’s retirement created tension between the Michigan native and the organization, possibly fueling the trade request.

The combined developments have reignited discussion about the Red Wings’ future direction and the relationship between the team’s leadership and its young star.