Pierre LeBrun: Dylan Larkin’s agent, Pat Brisson, on Larkin deciding to not play anymore as he awaits a trade: “Dylan’s had enough of the situation. We
Dylan Larkin has decided he’s done playing nice. His agent, Pat Brisson, released a statement after the Detroit Red Wings forward decided he’s no longer going to suit up for the team and will wait until a trade is made.
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Although the Detroit Red Wings are working to resolve Dylan Larkin’s trade request, the team made another transaction ahead of tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Pierre LeBrun: “There were talks in the the last 24 hours between Larkin’s camp and the Red Wings, both last night and again this morning, and what was communicated from the agents to Detroit was that Larkin feels he’s given the team ample time since his trade request in May to get a deal done.
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It looks like a former captain is going to step out of the spotlight until he’s moved elsewhere. In a statement, agent Pat Brisson says his client, Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, will sit out of the lineup until the Red Wings manage to make a trade.
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan did not disclose the reason surrounding Larkin's absence.
Up until now, Dylan Larkin has continued reporting to and playing for the Detroit Red Wings despite his ongoing trade request. In fact, the veteran center has remained productive, scoring some timely goals, including a game-tying marker late in his most recent appearance.
Dylan Larkin will not play for the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night as Detroit faces the Chicago Blackhawks. Further to that, general manager Shawn Horcoff is expected to speak with the media about it.
Dylan Larkin wasn’t just taking a maintenance day when he missed practice for the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. Less than 24 hours later, it’s been learned that Larkin won’t play for the Red Wings in their game Thursday night, and general manager Shawn Horcoff intends to address the media about the situation.
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan told the media today that former captain Dylan Larkin will not play for the team tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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