The whole reason Larkin is leaving is because Yzerman continually fails to obtain key pieces to get better, FA have no interest in Detroit or Yzerman. The thought that now Larkin wants to be traded will somehow motivate Yzerman to do his job or others to want to join the train wreck is a unique perspective.
Larkin is leaving cause Yzerman told him they're stripping the C from him and giving it to Mo.
Same here. McTavish is slow and not a C, more of a plodding heavy winger. Hard to ignore him getting the bench whether from not being fast enough to process or just laziness, not sure which.
Larkin had played his last game for Detroit, after all he showed middle finger to his former team,
Seems a little too proactive for Yzerman - bet its more like Larkin finally experienced winning with team USA and after commiserating with friends in the league decided life is too short to remain in the do-nothing "Yzerplan". Larkin isn't getting younger, he's done his time, Detroit obviously needs a few more years of wheel spinning before they rid themselves of their GM and staff. The real calamity is Yzerman being forced to perform a trade, perhaps work this summer - the horror.
Larkin asked for an exit, and it's in the public sphere now, too. That's not something he can really come back from. I'd argue the chance of him staying isn't just small, it's minuscule.
Was kinda shocked how Utah fans don't really want him. I feel like you wanna get better faster and draw players to your team even more. While also giving the finger to Minnesota, especially with how open the West is.
Fans fall in love with they’re own prospects and never want to trade them
if we can't move him and go into the fall with him on the club, he's going to suit up. He's going to see the ice. He'll have a rough few games where he's booed but if he plays well, the team plays well, it'll blow over.
It's really hard to say what would happen. I wouldn't be entirely against him staying, so long as someone else is wearing the C. I just don't think that's likely either. Like you, I think he's dealt this summer. If not? Well, he pretty much has to do whatever is asked of him. Within the confines of his contract, of course.
Yes he will. If he is on the roster come camp he is going to play or start forfeiting his paycheck.
Detroit will pay him not to play, as most teams do when they're trying to move an asset. He will practice with Michigan or something. But he's not suiting up in NHL games and risk getting injured. And he certainly won't be around the team anymore. His time in Detroit is over.
Id rather not seeing him at all . I don't want to see booing my own players. It's not healthy
Yzerman would have to make a major move that energizes the fan base and draws attention from Larkin and Larkin would need to go on a big time pr tour kissing the fans and franchises ass to not get lit the f*** up every time he touches the ice.
The PA would crap all over that.
Detroit's only contractual obligation is to pay him and give him his full benefits. Similar to Vegas and Bruce Cassidy. They have an interest in protecting their asset for risk of him getting injured. They certainly aren't required to dress him. They can scratch him, as is their right. You think Larkin gets to demand to be in the lineup too?
Quinn told him how close they were to being teammates and Larkin got mad and said f*** it I'm out.
Yzerman brought in two others. he can piss off.
