Red Wings Strip Dylan Larkin of Captaincy Amid Trade Request

The Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday that forward Dylan Larkin will no longer serve as team captain and that the club will enter the 2026-27 season without a captain. The decision comes after Larkin requested a trade during the offseason, a move that created significant tension within the organization. In a joint statement released on September 11, the Red Wings confirmed that Larkin will attend training camp next week but will not hold the captaincy. The team stated that any further discussions or decisions regarding Larkin's future will be private and will occur only after a new hockey operations leader is named to replace former general manager Steve Yzerman, who stepped down on July 15. Larkin, 30, acknowledged the situation in a statement released via the team's social media. "Over the past couple of weeks, Red Wings leadership and I have had several in-depth discussions. I've appreciated those candid conversations, and I will be at training camp with my teammates," Larkin said. "When new leadership is in place, we'll talk further about the direction of the team.