The Detroit Red Wings remain in a trade standoff with Dylan Larkin at this time, “per ClutchPoints”.
The former Red Wings captain requested a trade during the offseason and remains under team control, “according to the reports”.
Larkin returned to play for Detroit early in the season, “Yahoo Sports reported”.
However, he has since refused to play and is currently suspended without pay, “ClutchPoints noted”.
Larkin has received a ton of backlash, and NHL analyst Erik Johnson added to this backlash on ESPN before Detroit’s clash with the Florida Panthers, “per Yahoo Sports”.
Johnson criticized players attempting to leave their teams before their deals conclude, “according to ESPN coverage”.
NHL analyst Erik Johnson shared his strong disapproval during a broadcast appearance, “stating on ESPN”.
NHL analyst Erik Johnson criticized players attempting exits mid-deal, “explaining on ESPN”.
NHL analyst Erik Johnson elaborated on his perspective regarding roster departures, “sharing via ESPN”.
Johnson spent 20 years in the NHL and dealt with a similar situation, “Yahoo Sports reported”.
In 2017-18, Matt Duchene requested a trade from the Colorado Avalanche, “per ClutchPoints”.
Johnson was on the Avalanche at the time of this request and when Duchene was eventually traded to the Ottawa Senators, “the outlets reported”.
Larkin has expanded his trade list to 10 teams, “according to recent updates”.
However, Detroit feels as if there still isn’t a deal to be found, “Yahoo Sports noted”.
With the veteran forward under contract for another four seasons after this year, the Red Wings aren’t exactly feeling pressure to make a trade right now, “ClutchPoints reported”.
For now, Detroit is trying to focus on its on-ice game, and are awaiting the day they can put all of this behind them, “per local outlets”.