(dylan larkin) Why is this trending now

Dylan Larkin is trending primarily due to two major developments surrounding him ahead of the Detroit Red Wings’ 2026–27 NHL season opener:

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1. Injury and Missed Season Opener: Head coach Todd McLellan confirmed that Larkin will miss at least the first two games of the regular season due to an upper-body injury sustained during training, which already kept him sidelined for the entire preseason.

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2. Ongoing Trade Drama and Captaincy Loss: The injury comes amidst heavy speculation following Larkin’s confirmed offseason trade request away from Detroit. Ahead of training camp, the Red Wings announced he would no longer serve as team captain after wearing the “C” for six seasons, fueling ongoing debate and rumors across the league regarding where and when he might be traded.

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