C Dylan Larkin (2014, 15th, DET)

[WesNichols14]

HF also calls him a LW

When are they going to fix that?

 

[jaa]

Haven't seen every game but the ones I have seen Larkin was creating some real good scoring chances. He and his linemates just haven't been able to finish em off.

That's why I wrote earlier that I think he has had some chances that should've been buried more. But that's very true, with a shutdown role it is much harder to produce.

I watched the opening game of WC live in Czech (Usa vs Finland), and in my opinion, Larkin was one of the best in that game. Or at least he constantly did things on the ice that really caught my attention.

 

[SimplySolace]

 

[SenzZen]

Cool.

Must make Wings fans happy to get a glimpse of him.

 

[SimplySolace]

Cool.

Must make Wings fans happy to get a glimpse of him.

Definitely. He looked great at Worlds.

 

[BamaWing]

Love it. Get him on a line with Mantha

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

Love it. Get him on a line with Mantha

AA-Larkin-Mantha would be a great line. Mantha is still a little banged up/slow, but AA and Larkin will be all over the ice. They can do all the work, and then Mantha can come in as the late man and let that big shot go.

 

[SimplySolace]

AA-Larkin-Mantha would be a great line. Mantha is still a little banged up/slow, but AA and Larkin will be all over the ice. They can do all the work, and then Mantha can come in as the late man and let that big shot go.

Which would perfect for Mantha, all eyes would be on those two and their speed. Yes please.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

Which would perfect for Mantha, all eyes would be on those two and their speed. Yes please.

and the Griffins benefit, because the AA/Mantha line isn't producing right now. If the Griffins can get all their lines rolling, there'll be no stopping them.

 

[newfy]

Utica must not be that happy with this decision but excited to see him go pro. I expect him to be in the Griffs lineup right away

 

[Brandel*]

Utica must not be that happy with this decision but excited to see him go pro. I expect him to be in the Griffs lineup right away

I'd be stunned if he isn't dressed for Game 1. Very excited to see him play on Sunday. Interested to see where Blashill puts him in the lineup.

update:

 

[William H Bonney]

Best decision for Dylan. He had a phenomenal freshman year and a strong World Championships. He was ready for the next level. The biggest hurdle I imagine was being comfortable with leaving Michigan for possibly only the AHL next year.

 

[obey86]

He'll be fast tracked to the NHL IMO. He already plays the Red Wings style of game and isn't small/weak like Tatar/Nyquist were......less of a learning curve.

 

[Redwingsfan]

Awesome. Cant wait to see how he does. That Griffins team is crazy good now.

 

[bert]

Damnit, I have him in a keeper was hoping they would take the long approach.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

From Facebook.

 

[DanZ]

I can't wait to see mom on Red Wings broadcasts. Good thing they live in the Detroit metro

 

[AmericanDream]

Well..I guess I can say told you so to all those that doubted it...

 

[Claypool]

 

[BamaWing]

That young mans forecheck game strong

 

[Jetabre]

Larkin is awesome.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

Athanasiou-Larkin-Mantha

What a line this kid is going to be on. That's a ton of skill. AA and Larkin are super fast, and Mantha can trail the play and get open.

 

[AD1066]

Athanasiou-Larkin-Mantha

What a line this kid is going to be on. That's a ton of skill. AA and Larkin are super fast, and Mantha can trail the play and get open.

Mantha can move all right too, that's going to be one fast line.

 

[Brandel*]

Athanasiou-Larkin-Mantha

What a line this kid is going to be on. That's a ton of skill. AA and Larkin are super fast, and Mantha can trail the play and get open.

He's playing on a line with Athanasiou and Porter, not Mantha

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

He's playing on a line with Athanasiou and Porter, not Mantha

That's not what Blash said. I guess we'll see.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2015/05/23/jeff-blashill-dylan-larkin/27842943/

Blashill said the appeal of grouping Larkin with Athanasiou is that "both are fast. And then if we add Anthony, he can keep up with those guys, and he adds size."