Dylan Larkin - NHL News & Rumors

Makes instant impact in season debut Larkin scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Senators.

Impact After a turbulent offseason that featured a public trade request and a delayed start to the campaign due to an upper-body injury, Larkin re-joined the lineup Tuesday and wasted no time demonstrating his importance to the Red Wings. The 30-year-old center gave his team a 2-1 lead midway through the first period by completing a tic-tac-toe sequence with Viktor Arvidsson and Alex DeBrincat, then Arvidsson banged home a Larkin rebound for his own tally early in the second. Detroit may give Larkin a chance to rehabilitate his value on the open market before re-engaging trade talks with other clubs, so expect him to remain in a prominent spot in the lineup -- he tied for the lead among all Wings forwards with 6:01 in power-play time Tuesday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated off non-roster list Larkin (upper body) has been taken off non-roster injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Ottawa, per the NHL media site.

Impact Larkin looks set to make his season debut after missing the Wings' opening two games of the year due to his upper-body problem. With the veteran center back in the lineup, he figures to reclaim his spot on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit. Considering Larkin has reached the 65-point threshold in five straight seasons, fantasy managers should feel confident in his ability to produce, even with his trade request lingering over the team.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Designated for non-roster Larkin (upper body) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Larkin was injured during the preseason and didn't play in the Red Wings' first two regular-season contests, which makes him eligible for a non-roster designation. Even once cleared to play, it's unclear whether Larkin will want to play for the club, considering he previously put in a trade request that resulted in him being stripped of the captaincy.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss first two regular-season games Head coach Todd McLellan said Thursday that Larkin (upper body) will be out for Friday's game against the Rangers and Sunday's game against the Jets, Max Bultman of The Athletic re...

Impact Larkin was sidelined during training camp due to an upper-body injury but has been practicing recently. He's considered day-to-day, but he'll be held out for the Red Wings' first two games of the regular season. Across 74 regular-season appearances with Detroit last year, the 30-year-old logged 34 goals, 33 assists, 48 PIM, 46 hits and 33 blocked shots while averaging 20:11 of ice time. Larkin requested a trade during the offseason but appears to be set to suit up for the Red Wings once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Larkin (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's season opener versus the Rangers, Michael Whitaker of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Larkin has reached the 30-goal mark in each of the previous five seasons and should be capable of hitting that threshold again in 2026-27, assuming he isn't sidelined for too long. Once given the all-clear, Larkin should reclaim his spot on the first line.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for preseason finale Larkin (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason finale against the Blue Jackets, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Head coach Todd McLellan said Friday that Larkin is progressing in his recovery, but he'll ultimately be held out for the Red Wings' final preseason game. Larkin participated in Wednesday's practice session and will now shift his focus toward Detroit's Opening Night matchup against the Rangers on Oct. 2. It's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old will be able to suit up for the regular-season opener, but he's at least progressing in the right direction in his recovery process.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Wednesday, won't play Thursday Larkin (upper body) participated in Wednesday's practice session but won't play in Thursday's preseason matchup against the Sabres, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Larkin has been sidelined to begin training camp due to an upper-body injury he sustained while training. Although he hasn't yet been cleared for game action, head coach Todd McLellan said Wednesday that Larkin is making progress in his recovery. In addition to missing Thursday's exhibition, it seems likely that Larkin will be held out for Saturday's preseason finale against Columbus, and it isn't yet clear whether he'll be in the mix to suit up for the Red Wings' Opening Night matchup against the Rangers on Oct. 2.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff said Wednesday that Larkin recently sustained an upper-body injury while training and won't be skating when camp begins, Max Bultman of The At...

Impact Larkin's offseason has been headlined by his June trade request, but the Red Wings haven't yet found a trade partner, and he was expected to report to training camp despite being stripped of his captaincy. However, he'll miss at least some time to begin camp, and it's not yet clear when he could return to action.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will report to camp Larkin will take part in Red Wings' training camp but will no longer serve as the team captain, the club announced Friday.

Impact Larkin has previously requested a trade, leading to speculation that he may not show up for training camp, though it appears those concerns were unfounded. Handling the center's request will no doubt be a daunting issue for whoever takes over as Detroit's general manager. While the ongoing situation could certainly be a distraction, Larkin still offers enough fantasy upside to take him sooner rather than later in drafts.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could ultimately remain in Detroit Larkin could ultimately remain in Detroit for the start of the 2026-27 season, Michael Whitaker of The Hockey News reports Wednesday.

Impact Larkin's trade request that was made public in June generated plenty of buzz during the offseason, but the Red Wings haven't yet a trade partner. He submitted a short list of teams that he would like Detroit to trade him to, a list that was believed to include Florida, Minnesota and Vegas. While the 30-year-old has presumably garnered ample interest on the trade market, the Red Wings may ultimately elect to keep him in the fold if they don't receive an offer they feel is suitable. The Red Wings are also searching for a new general manager after Steve Yzerman stepped down in July and will be playing without Patrick Kane in 2026-27 after he returned to Chicago during the offseason, both of which could complicate potential trade talks as the regular season approaches.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out for finale Larkin (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Larkin will sit out the regular-season finale since the Red Wings have nothing to play for. Travis Hamonic will draw in as a seventh defenseman. Larkin ends the year with 34 goals and 67 points over 74 appearances.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of assists in loss Larkin notched two assists and four shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Larkin set up Justin Faulk's goal in the first period and also had a hand in Emmitt Finnie's tally in the third. During a four-game point streak, Larkin has four goals and five assists. The 29-year-old has been steady as ever in a top-line role with 34 goals, 67 points, 226 shots on net, 46 hits, 33 blocked shots, 48 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 73 appearances this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers hat trick in big win Larkin scored three goals -- one on the power play, one shorthanded, and one at even strength -- while adding a power-play assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact The shortie wound up being the game-winner, as it gave Detroit a 4-1 lead early in the second period and chased Dan Vladar from the crease. It was Larkin's third career hat trick, and in nine games since returning in late March from a leg injury he's produced six goals and 10 points as the Red Wings try to get back in the playoff picture.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine on power play Larkin tallied a power-play goal, registered an assist, fired five shots on net and put out four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Larkin found the back of the net midway through the opening period to tie the game at one apiece. With the twine finder, Detroit's captain is up to 31 goals, 61 points, 218 shots on net, 46 hits and 33 blocked shots through 71 games this season. He also recorded an assist Tuesday, which helped him secure his fifth consecutive 30-30 season. Since returning from a leg injury, he has six points and 28 shots on net over his last eight games. Larkin should continue to post a high shot volume across the remainder of the regular season as the Red Wings make a push for the 2025-26 postseason.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores PP goal Tuesday Larkin scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's loss to the Penguins.

Impact Larkin has scored twice in the Red Wings' last four games, and the star forward accounted for all the offense the team could muster Tuesday with a power-play tally in the second period. This was Larkin's 12th power-play goal of the season, and he should remain a key contributor on offense for a slumping Detroit team.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in return Larkin scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Ottawa.

Impact Making his return from a seven-game absence due to a leg injury, Larkin found the back of the net early in the third period for the game's final goal. The 29-year-old star has 29 goals in 64 games on the season, leaving him one short of his fifth straight 30-goal campaign.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Tuesday Larkin (leg) is expected to play against Ottawa on Tuesday, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Impact Following a seven-game absence, Larkin will return to the top line and first power-play unit versus the Senators on Tuesday. He has compiled 28 goals, 55 points and 190 shots on net over 63 games this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Larkin (leg) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Senators, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Larkin has been sidelined since early March due to a right leg injury, but he skated on the top line and with the first power-play unit during Monday's practice session, signaling that he's close to returning to action. Head coach Todd McLellan said after practice that Larkin is improving, but the 29-year-old will be monitored in the hours leading up to Tuesday's puck drop before the Red Wings determine his status.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss at least two weeks Larkin (leg) was ruled out for two weeks, where he will then be reassessed, per Jonathan Mills.

Impact Following Thursday's morning skate, head coach Todd McLellan stated that both Larkin and Andrew Copp would be reevaluated in two weeks for their respective injuries. Larkin has missed each of Detroit's last two contests with a leg injury he picked up near the end of the team's contest against the Panthers on Friday. Overall, the 29-year-old center has 28 goals, 27 assists, 190 shots on net, 34 hits and 31 blocked shots across 63 games this season. If the Red Wings' captain is ready to return in two weeks, he should have roughly 10 games to help the team secure a spot in the postseason amidst the competitive Atlantic Division.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss remainder of trip Larkin (leg) is expected to miss the remainder of Detroit's upcoming road trip, per Helene St. James of Detroit Free Press.

Impact Larkin has been held out of the lineup in the team's last two games with a leg injury he sustained in Detroit's clash with Florida on Friday. With the 29-year-old center expected to miss the final two games of the upcoming road trip, the earliest he could return to the lineup is Monday's home game against Calgary. In the captain's absence, the Red Wings called up Sheldon Dries, John Leonard and Eduards Tralmaks to Detroit's roster under emergency conditions Wednesday and have a strong chance to finish the upcoming road trip with the NHL club.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Tuesday Larkin (leg) will not play in Tuesday's road matchup versus the Panthers, according to Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Impact Larkin will miss his second straight game after sustaining the injury Friday. Bultman noted that the Red Wings hope to have a more substantial update on Larkin's status by Thursday. Andrew Copp and Marco Kasper occupied top-six roles up the middle Sunday in New Jersey, and that arrangement will likely remain as is against the Panthers.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday's contest Larkin (leg) will not play in Sunday's road clash against New Jersey.

Impact Head coach Todd McLellan ruled Larkin out for Sunday's contest, but he added that the center will be considered day-to-day ahead of each game of Detroit's four-game road trip until his return. Larkin picked up the injury in Friday's contest against Florida and will miss his first game of the season. Overall, the 29-year-old star has 28 goals, 27 assists, 190 shots on net, 34 hits and 31 blocked shots across 63 games this season. His next chance to return to action is Tuesday against the Panthers.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains right leg injury Larkin sustained an apparent right leg injury Friday versus the Panthers, but it's not expected to be a long-term concern, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Larkin left the game in the third period due to the injury, which saw his right leg bend awkwardly. He still needs a thorough evaluation, but the initial report suggests he avoided a worst-case scenario. More information should be known prior to the start of the Red Wings' upcoming road trip, which begins Sunday in New Jersey.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Carries team to victory Larkin scored two goals in a 2-1 overtime win over Ottawa on Thursday.

Impact Larkin was fresh off an Olympic goal-medal win with Team USA, and he carried the Wings. His first goal came in the second period on the power play to tie the game 1-1. His second came when he beat Shane Pinto to the puck before sliding the puck five-hole on Linus Ullmark. Larkin is on a three-game, five-point scoring streak (three goals, two assists; six shots).

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nets power-play goal Wednesday Larkin scored a power-play goal, placed two shots on net, served two PIM and dished out three hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Utah.

Impact Larkin tallied the lone goal of the game on a power play for Detroit with less than five minutes remaining in the contest. Overall, the 29-year-old center is up to 26 goals, 51 points, 169 shots on net, 32 hits and 29 blocked shots across 58 games this season. Wednesday's goal was his fifth since Jan. 5, where he has 13 points and 47 shots on net across 15 contests. After competing for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, he'll look to stay on track for another 70-plus-point campaign.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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