Is Dylan Larkin a top-10 center in the National Hockey League?

There are several questions surrounding the Red Wings heading into the 2022 off-season, but one thing that is guaranteed is Dylan Larkin’s status as the team’s No. 1 center. Larkin’s play was one of few bright spots for the Red Wings in the 2021–22 season. He led the team in both goals (31) and points (69) despite missing 11 games due to injury and suspension. After a down year in 2020-21, Larkin re-established himself this season as one of the National Hockey League’s top centermen. Even so, where does he rank amongst his peers at the center-ice position? In terms of point production, Larkin ranked 22nd among the league’s centers in points and 17th in goals. His 0.97 points-per-game pace was 21st among NHL centers who logged at least 41 games. When seeing these numbers, it looks as if Larkin is a mid- to low-end first-line center. However, there are other factors to consider. The main point that sticks out is Larkin’s linemates. Yes, Larkin plays with two skilled wingers: Tyler Bertuzzi and Lucas Raymond. S