Red Wings to begin 2026-27 without a captain

Dylan Larkin will report to training camp.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

Dylan Larkin is set to report to Red Wings training camp, but Detroit will begin the 2026-27 season without a captain, t Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: Detroit's announcement follows Larkin's June trade request.

Why it matters: Attending camp does not settle Larkin's future in Detroit; his trade request remains unresolved. [Yahoo Sports](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/dylan-larkin-releases-statement-red-141933664.html)

By the numbers: Detroit enters 2026-27 after 10 consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance.

What to watch: Watch whether Detroit reaches a trade agreement involving Larkin before the season opens.

Sources

@Sportsnet 2026-09-11T22:13:10.030203+00:00

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