Value of: Dylan Larkin

[Esq]

Can't believe this is his 8th season already. Wow.

He'd command a ton on the open market.

 

[WF19]

With players tending to have career years while they are in their contract year, Larkin looks like he is poised to have a monster year. I predict there is a deal in place already. Kinda like Yzerman saying i"ll bring you in more talent and this is what i expect you to hit this season and we will make it official.

 

[dirtydanglez]

Can't believe this is his 8th season already. Wow.

He'd command a ton on the open market.

probably right around barzal money.

 

[The Zermanator]

if they polled all ex nhlers working tv / radio today asking who the top 10 most under respected by fans players are larkin makes every list because he succesfully transports the puck up ice constantly then holds onto it forever in opponants zone while also being a very good passer . doesnt have elite shot or pretty dangles but wheels / motor / smarts / determination make him an excellent offensive force . then on other side of puck he puts as many miles on the odometer chasing opponants and puck down as anybody . not elite offensive force but an elite two way center . now add his leadership and he makes every ex nhlers list . many fans that dont see detroit alot arent wow'ed because hes not elite offensively , but all fans that see him lots have tons of respect . watching his elite wheels on full tilt 60 minutes every nite being controled by a high hockey iq and elite determination level will cause any fan to develop tons of respect , you wont find a red wing fan that would think of trading him .

I'm 100% on board with 95% of what you said, but you are in serious need of a ticket to D-Boss' Snip Show.

 

[WJCJ]

I’d love to see the Bruins get him but honestly, I can’t picture him getting traded right now. The guy seems like the first legit cornerstone building block. I’m not saying he McDavid level, but he’s the captain, he does a lot for the team, he seems like a foundational player. Teams just don’t trade those guys unless they have to.

 

[Henkka]

Last 83 games, 37+47 = 84 points.

 

[Djp]

Before I get memed hard, as a wings fan I do NOT want to trade Larkin. He is our Captain and likely will be for 8 more years.

Just curious to see what teams would pay for a youngish decent 1C and really good 2C in Larkin as a trade?
He isnt signed yet which is odd, UFA after this year.

unsigned….see Reinhart, Fiala return. It will be in the same ballpark. 1st+decent B prospect

 

[Viqsi]

For awhile I remember Larkin being Wings fans punching bag. Did his game change or did fans just accept him for what he is?

That'd be news to me, but I'm not a Wings fan so I suppose I could have missed something. But every indication I saw was that he's, like, the near-apotheosis of a fan favorite up there. (Not actual apotheosis 'cause Stevie Y can never be truly usurped, but pretty damn close.)

 

[WangMustGo]

Dude we've until June 30th to get him signed, And he will be resigned. Just because it hasn't happened yet means nothing.

Im not gonna say he isnt going to sign, but what makes you so confident he will be resigned? Besides Larkin being from Michigan it seems very similar to the Tavares situation.

Hes a great player, if hes not signed by the deadline Detroit should move him and get alot of value for him. Cant afford to lose players like him for nothing. Just my opinion though.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Im not gonna say he isnt going to sign, but what makes you so confident he will be resigned? Besides Larkin being from Michigan it seems very similar to the Tavares situation.

Hes a great player, if hes not signed by the deadline Detroit should move him and get alot of value for him. Cant afford to lose players like him for nothing. Just my opinion though.

If Yzerman were going to deal Larkin, It would've happened at the draft before his full NTC kicked in. They will get a deal done.

 

[SirloinUB]

Im not gonna say he isnt going to sign, but what makes you so confident he will be resigned? Besides Larkin being from Michigan it seems very similar to the Tavares situation.

So on one hand, you want to ignore the fact he is from Michigan (uhh why?) and on the other, compare him to a player who signed for his hometown, childhood favourite team? Thats some spectacular mental gymnastics.

 

[WangMustGo]

So on one hand, you want to ignore the fact he is from Michigan (uhh why?) and on the other, compare him to a player who signed for his hometown, childhood favourite team? Thats some spectacular mental gymnastics.

Just because hes from the area doesnt mean he wants to stay there. Maybe use your head and think of the success (lack there of) over the past few years, quite similar to the isles when Tavares left. Similar to Tavares saying he wanted to stay with the organization, yet didnt sign an extension before the season started.

If Yzerman were going to deal Larkin, It would've happened at the draft before his full NTC kicked in. They will get a deal done.

Not saying he wont sign, but it would usually make more sense for the player to resign before the season starts. One bad injury and the player loses a ton of money. You'd also think Yzerman would want him signed asap.

 

[SirloinUB]

Just because hes from the area doesnt mean he wants to stay there. Maybe use your head and think of the success (lack there of) over the past few years, quite similar to the isles when Tavares left. Similar to Tavares saying he wanted to stay with the organization, yet didnt sign an extension before the season started.



Not saying he wont sign, but it would usually make more sense for the player to resign before the season starts. One bad injury and the player loses a ton of money. You'd also think Yzerman would want him signed asap.

“We’re having conversations. A lot of negotiating, going back and forth. Ultimately, in my heart, it’s where I want to be,” Larkin told Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek just outside of Las Vegas. "I don’t really see myself playing for another team. It’s moving along. I can’t really tell you when or how [the deal gets resolved], but that’s where I want to be.”

“I do believe we’re closer than we’ve ever been,” Larkin enthused.

 

[WangMustGo]

“We’re having conversations. A lot of negotiating, going back and forth. Ultimately, in my heart, it’s where I want to be,” Larkin told Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek just outside of Las Vegas. "I don’t really see myself playing for another team. It’s moving along. I can’t really tell you when or how [the deal gets resolved], but that’s where I want to be.”

“I do believe we’re closer than we’ve ever been,” Larkin enthused.

So basically hes saying similar things that Tavares and Gaudreau both said.

 

[SirloinUB]

So basically hes saying similar things that Tavares and Gaudreau both said.

So because those two players left their teams we should now assume all other players who say they want to resign are lying.

Both of your examples of guys not resigning ended up moving home or at least closer to home. If anything, you're reinforcing the idea that he will resign in Detroit.

 

[WangMustGo]

So because those two players left their teams we should now assume all other players who say they want to resign are lying.

Both of your examples of guys not resigning ended up moving home or at least closer to home. If anything, you're reinforcing the idea that he will resign in Detroit.

You should be skeptical until he resigns. Sure he says the right things, but its alot easier to say I love playing here and i want to spend my career here, than it is to say i want to sign elsewhere. Why would a player risk going into the final season of his contract without signing an extension? Would you risk 60+ million for no reason if you knew you wanted to stay? 1 bad injury and he could cost himself a ton of money. Its not worth it if you have zero interest in testing UFA. Maybe he wants to see how the team does this season before he commits the prime of his career.

Im not saying he wont resign, but youd think if he was 100% dedicated to the team they would have gotten something done over the offseason.

 

[SirloinUB]

You should be skeptical until he resigns. Sure he says the right things, but its alot easier to say I love playing here and i want to spend my career here, than it is to say i want to sign elsewhere. Why would a player risk going into the final season of his contract without signing an extension? Would you risk 60+ million for no reason if you knew you wanted to stay? 1 bad injury and he could cost himself a ton of money. Its not worth it if you have zero interest in testing UFA. Maybe he wants to see how the team does this season before he commits the prime of his career.

Im not saying he wont resign, but youd think if he was 100% dedicated to the team they would have gotten something done over the offseason.

Lots of players choose to bet on themselves. And frankly, the recent resigning's over the last 6ish months, talk of the cap going up and Larkin's hot start all point to what will probably be a bigger payday for Larkin.


At the end of the day, he is not signed until he puts pen to paper but Red Wings fans have full trust that Yzerman will 1) get it done and 2) ultimately do the right thing for the franchise. For now all indications point to this eventually getting done.

 

[roon]

I made what I thought was a pretty good proposal from MIN.

Rossi
Ohgren
Dumba
Top 10 protected 2023 First

For Extended Larkin.

 

[Jerkbait]

it's a rental. age doesn't really matter. giroux had been more productive and is more consistent. i think it's a pretty good comparable.

what recent comparable did you have in mind?

Larkin has miles more value than CG....its not even close. The poster who said Larkin doesn't get the respect he deserves is absolutely correct.

 

[dirtydanglez]

Larkin has miles more value than CG....its not even close. The poster who said Larkin doesn't get the respect he deserves is absolutely correct.

you didnt answer the question

 

[Viqsi]

Just because hes from the area doesnt mean he wants to stay there. Maybe use your head and think of the success (lack there of) over the past few years, quite similar to the isles when Tavares left. Similar to Tavares saying he wanted to stay with the organization, yet didnt sign an extension before the season started.

I want to believe Larkin is testing free agency as much as the next greedy fan whose team wants a C upgrade, but c'mon. By any and all measures, Larkin not signing with the Wings would be a headline-making event due to the sheer unexpected nature of such a moment. It's not impossible, but acting like it's got any real plausibility right now really only serves one purpose and that's to troll Wings fans.

which is probably why here in Columbus we keep making jokes about it but I digress

 

[McJedi]

Top prospect
Medium prospect
1st
2nd

or

Good roster player
Good/top prospect
1st

Only if he’s resigning with the team acquiring him. Otherwise, he’s a rental that will fetch what a Giroux did.

A 1st and B+ prospect.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Last 83 games, 37+47 = 84 points.

What was the teams record during that time?

 

[Srsly]

Well unless he's re-signed, then his value is that of a really high end rental. If he was signed then the most recent example to look at would be Eichel, so slightly less value then that.

I’m not sure I’d even say he’s worth considerably less than Eichel if at all. Eichels value was dropped by injury and locker room concerns leaked by the media. Larkin has a reputation as a good ol boy type player with intangibles and class. He’s one of those role model types that’s worth more than his play alone would dictate. And to top it off his play is pretty impressive as well.

 

[WangMustGo]

I want to believe Larkin is testing free agency as much as the next greedy fan whose team wants a C upgrade, but c'mon. By any and all measures, Larkin not signing with the Wings would be a headline-making event due to the sheer unexpected nature of such a moment. It's not impossible, but acting like it's got any real plausibility right now really only serves one purpose and that's to troll Wings fans.

which is probably why here in Columbus we keep making jokes about it but I digress

Im not saying its likely that he leaves. I do think its better than 50/50 he stays, but you have to wonder why something isnt done yet. Usually players that are deadset on staying sign the offseason before the contract ends. Any big name hitting UFA is headline news.