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NewsWPLG Local 10October 29, 2026Miami-Dade County

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay after center refuses to play for Detroit

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The Detroit Red Wings suspended center Dylan Larkin without pay and removed him from the roster after his agent informed the team he would no longer play for the franchise following an unfulfilled trade request. Larkin, who forfeited roughly $41,000 per day during the suspension, was previously stripped of his team captaincy at the start of the season. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff stated the team is actively trying to find a suitable trade partner within the player's permitted destination list.

Professional SportsContract DisputesPlayer TradesTeam Management
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Why It Matters

The franchise loses its veteran center and former captain indefinitely while attempting to negotiate a trade matching the player's approved destination list and contract terms.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

locationDetroit“Base location of the franchise.”locationMichigan“State where Waterford is located.”PersonAlex DeBrincat“Two-time All-Star forward signed by the Red Wings to a contract worth $13 millio”locationMilan“Co-host city of the Milan Cortina Games.”OrganizationNew Jersey“NHL franchise that acquired Hellebuyck via trade.”OrganizationWinnipeg“NHL franchise that previously suspended a player following a trade request.”OrganizationChicago“Opposing team playing against the Red Wings.”PersonDylan Larkin“Detroit Red Wings center suspended without pay after refusing to play for the fr”PersonShawn Horcoff“Interim general manager of the Detroit Red Wings addressing the roster move and ”PersonTodd McLellan“Detroit Red Wings coach who confirmed Larkin would not play against the Blackhaw”PersonSimon Edvinsson“Standout defenseman for the Red Wings remaining unsigned nearly a month into the”OrganizationEdmonton“Opponent in an away game won by the Red Wings.”locationWaterford“Hometown of the suspended center in Michigan.”locationChicago“City where the game against the Blackhawks took place.”OrganizationDetroit Red Wings“Professional hockey team managing a roster dispute and trade talks.”PersonPat Brisson“Agent for Dylan Larkin who communicated the player's decision to the team.”OrganizationOttawa“Opponent in a game where Larkin scored.”PersonConnor Hellebuyck“U.S. Olympic teammate of Dylan Larkin who was also suspended and subsequently tr”