HisNoodliness
The Karate Kid and ASP Kai
Honestly I have more misgivings about Larkin than a lot of Wings fans. I don't think he's the smartest or most skilled so as he gets older and his speed comes down a notch, his game might really go downhill.
That being said he's our only top 6 center, with no prospects that project as top 6 centers. He's the face of the franchise and known for his hard-working attitude that should set a good example for the kids coming in. He's had a nearly ppg season in the past and is coming off an injury-riddled down-year. He's from Michigan and gives every indication that he wants to be a Wing for the long haul. Which is all to say that the Red Wings and Wings fans value him much more highly than anyone else is likely to. Whatever you think Larkin is worth, add 50% to that and we can negotiate from there. That's too much? Of course it is. That's why he's not getting traded.
That being said he's our only top 6 center, with no prospects that project as top 6 centers. He's the face of the franchise and known for his hard-working attitude that should set a good example for the kids coming in. He's had a nearly ppg season in the past and is coming off an injury-riddled down-year. He's from Michigan and gives every indication that he wants to be a Wing for the long haul. Which is all to say that the Red Wings and Wings fans value him much more highly than anyone else is likely to. Whatever you think Larkin is worth, add 50% to that and we can negotiate from there. That's too much? Of course it is. That's why he's not getting traded.