Rumor: Larkin requests trade

[Run the Jewels]

Thank you Dylan, you are doing this franchise a solid. I hope you get playoff hockey for the rest of your NHL career.

 

[wings95]

When a quote comes from Larkin or his agent, then you can believe it. Bunch of hoopla for now. I know hes not going anywhere, based off what I know, but thats too much for some to handle in here. IYKYK. Enjoy the afternoon with this "ALMOST" story. Woof.

Not a fan of 71 but not a hater. Want him on the Wings for the speed and 70 pints he brings. If you don’t know, you are gonna get killed on here

 

[Frk It]

I'm here for this rollercoaster offseason honestly. I've been vocal about trading Larkin (and 27) to turn the page from the Holland era finally. This now gives us a new direction rather than running it back, which is what I was afraid about. No more 90 point seasons finishing 9th in the conference

I'm unsure of what this means for Debrincat, Kane, and some of the other vets. The uncertainty I certainly welcome though

Maybe they can attach Rasmuffin or JT "cardio" Compher to Larkin on the way out too

Same. I’d also be down to turnover a ton of the front office.

Ideally I’d like to keep guys like Cat around, but if he voices that he wants out, I think you have to move these guys and get back as much as you can.

In terms of the other players, cut as much dead weight as you can. Ras, Compher, Appleton, etc. If you can get a mid-late pick for these guys, do it.

It stinks we didn’t end up in a better spot than we have, but we have to be realistic about where we are at as well.

 

[chances14]

My guess is he requested a trade a long time ago and someone in Larkin's camp finally leaked it to get things moving.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Seems legit. I’m kind of shocked ngl. I’m not Larkin’s biggest fan and I think there are ways, in theory, a trade is what’s best for both parties. But this is not the way it was supposed to end.

 

[Heaton]

I look forward to heel turning and becoming a Larkin hater.

 

[cvaicunas]

It's your space, your thread, but sorry, that isn't true. Eichel asked out 9 months BEFORE the injury. He even said so himself in an EF interview. His side of the story just became gospel.

You are actually welcome to comment here on hockey..... It's not a big deal

 

[GarlicbreadTB]

The irony about us hoping Larkin would get his US team pals to Detroit and now it's not impossible one of them have been in his ears and wanting him to come to their teams.

 

[dalem177]

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

His bitch ass NTC is going to handcuff us. I said he should have NEVER gave this clown this.

 

[Coach Reggie Dunlop]

I told you all for a long time. No clue why so many people here assumed he would want to stay. Nobody wants to go a whole career without making the playoffs and it’s clear we aren’t close. This was the obvious outcome. We are going to have to tank again before we can get out of this situation. Just making the playoffs as an 8th seed doesn’t get us close to a cup, we are so far away. This will be the right move for both parties. I hold no ill will towards Larkin, he’s earned his chance to play somewhere else, he gave us the best he could.

 

[wingsfannnn9191]

This is where Yzerman either earns a longer run as GM, or where his tenure ends. I didn't think Yzerman would/should be given the opportunity to make this type of trade after the lack of success, but here we are. Yzerman has to get it right. This is a legacy defining time in his GM career.

Well he’s not gonna let Larkin dictate the trade and end up with a first kubalik sebrango like trade id rather make Larkin suffer for two years and then deal him if he plays hardball

I think Yzerman gets longer leash … what can he do now? Nothing in free agency … ppl trading for Larkin will be trading younger assets. Is what it is unless we use those assets for Thomas

If that doesn’t happen debrincat is 100% gone … might as well eat 50% off Faulk and deal him and get a good return to a team wanting to spend every dollar. No point trading cossa and not giving him a shot , deal Gibson like I been suggesting at that point

If we can collect a bunch of assets to retool or use a collection of assets we got to make bigger moves later and retool and hopefully get a high end 2027 pick it is what it is. Get a few Ufa’s X 1 to flip and play the kids

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

N.T.C. stands for Never the Captain.

 

[wingsfannnn9191]

His bitch ass NTC is going to handcuff us. I said he should have NEVER gave this clown this.

He can rot in his parents basement shooting pucks for two years

 

[Heaton]

Well he’s not gonna let Larkin dictate the trade and end up with a first kubalik sebrango like trade id rather make Larkin suffer for two years and then deal him if he plays hardball

I think Yzerman gets longer leash … what can he do now? Nothing in free agency … ppl trading for Larkin will be trading younger assets. Is what it is unless we use those assets for Thomas

If that doesn’t happen debrincat is 100% gone … might as well eat 50% off Faulk and deal him and get a good return to a team wanting to spend every dollar. No point trading cossa and not giving him a shot , deal Gibson like I been suggesting at that point

If we can collect a bunch of assets to retool or use a collection of assets we got to make bigger moves later and retool and hopefully get a high end 2027 pick it is what it is. Get a few Ufa’s X 1 to flip and play the kids

I don't see how "making Larkin suffer" helps the Wings. He won't have the same trade protection in two years, but he'll be two years older and potentially out of his prime. This is the best time to trade him.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Thank you Dylan, you are doing this franchise a solid. I hope you get playoff hockey for the rest of your NHL career.

Kinda of but not really because that NTC is going to make his return ass juice.

 

[JoesuffP]

Do you pivot for Justin Thomas/Pettersson or go full on for this draft with Faulk/Debrincat on the table for futures

 

[jfrank21]

Gotta think something like Larkin, Antjo and Cossa for McTavish, McQueen and Stolberg. That could be beneficial to both teams

 

[wingsfannnn9191]

Would San Jose go after Larkin ? #2 pick + musty ++ … we get stenberg ….

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

If the hometown boy, who is the captain of the Red Wings, and has a No Movement clause wants out, who in the h*** will you find that wants in?

Personally, I think this is bulls***. I'll believe it when he says it.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

I don't see how "making Larkin suffer" helps the Wings. He won't have the same trade protection in two years, but he'll be two years older and potentially out of his prime. This is the best time to trade him.

They should have traded him when they traded Bertuzzi.

 

[drw02]

Blessing in disguise team was going nowhere but they need new front office personnel or the next rebuild will be just like the last. Hopefully illitch utilizes this opportunity to do some restructuring

 

[wingsfannnn9191]

I don't see how "making Larkin suffer" helps the Wings. He won't have the same trade protection in two years, but he'll be two years older and potentially out of his prime. This is the best time to trade him.

Doesn’t help the wings but we can trade him in two years at that time … I got no interest in trading for a similar debrincat like deal

I’m not letting him dictate shit and choosing a single team

 

[Run the Jewels]

Like I've said before, Columbus seems like a solid landing spot for him. He's with his bestie Zach Weresnki, he has lots of help at the center position, he'll play in a weaker Metro division, it's not far from home.

Make the best deal you can and move on.

Blessing in disguise team was going nowhere but they need new front office personnel or the next rebuild will be just like the last. Hopefully illitch utilizes this opportunity to do some restructuring

They definitely need to improve their NA scouting. Far too many misses in the first and second round on guys with zero potential to become game changers.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

If the hometown boy, who is the captain of the Red Wings, and has a No Movement clause wants out, who in the h*** will you find that wants in?

Personally, I think this is bulls***. I'll believe it when he says it.

Two reputable sources said it's true. Larkin grew up a Leafs fan. He is a clown.