Key facts
- Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade.
- The request is attributed to the team's repeated failure to make the playoffs.
- A strained relationship between Larkin and GM Steve Yzerman is also cited.
- Larkin has played for the Red Wings since 2014.
- He has a cap hit of $8.7 million and is under contract until 2031.
- Larkin possesses a full no-trade clause for the next two seasons.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade from the team, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The report cites the team's consistent failure to reach the postseason since 2016 and a reportedly strained relationship between Larkin and General Manager Steve Yzerman as reasons for the request. Larkin, a Detroit native, was selected 15th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and has since amassed 643 points in 808 games for the Red Wings. He currently has a cap hit of $8.7 million and is under contract until 2031. The star center also possesses a full no-trade clause for the upcoming two seasons, meaning he must approve any potential trade destination. Despite the team's struggles, Larkin has also recently represented Team USA, including on the gold-medal-winning Olympic team. The report has not been commented on by Larkin, his agent, or Yzerman.