Overview
- Larkin, who spoke to reporters Thursday, confirmed he asked to be traded but declined to say why and said the reasons may never be disclosed.
- The Red Wings removed Larkin’s captaincy for the coming season and say he will attend training camp while missing its first practice with an upper-body injury.
- Detroit is operating under interim GM Shawn Horcoff after Steve Yzerman moved into an advisory role and the franchise says it will defer big personnel decisions until a permanent hockey-operations leader is hired.
- Any trade would be complex because Larkin has a full no-trade clause through 2027–28, a long-term eight-year contract through 2030–31, and reporting has indicated he supplied a short list of teams.
- The guarded media appearance drew criticism from commentators and fans, and the unresolved situation leaves uncertainty over team leadership, player locker-room dynamics, and whether Larkin will remain in Detroit for the season.