Red Wings remove Dylan Larkin as captain

He says he'll attend camp after requesting a trade.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin says he'll report to camp after his trade request. Will he remain captain? https:/ Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Detroit will begin the 2026-27 season without a captain.

Why it matters: Larkin remains under contract, and Detroit says discussions about his future will stay private. [Daily Faceoff](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/detroit-red-wings-dylan-larkin-strip-captaincy-trade-request-training-camp)

By the numbers: Detroit has missed the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons.

What to watch: The next roster question is whether Detroit reaches a trade agreement before the season opens.

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@usatodaysports 2026-09-11T22:13:10.896257+00:00

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