“He’ll Be in Florida by Weekend”: Fans React as Red Wings Crowd Rains Boos on Dylan Larkin During Season-Opener Introductions
- On Friday, Oct 2, 2026, Detroit Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin during the home opener against the New York Rangers at Little Caesars Arena, where he was introduced as a scratch.
- Larkin requested a trade after the 2025-26 season, in which Detroit missed the playoffs for a 10th consecutive year, prompting the Red Wings to strip him of his captaincy.
- Carrying an $8.7 million cap hit with five years remaining, Larkin is in the fourth year of his eight-year, $69.6 million deal and remains on the injured list retroactive to Aug 15, 2026.
- Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff stated he has had 'good talks' with Larkin, who expanded his trade list to include the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, and Colorado Avalanche.
- The organization is taking the situation day by day, and while Larkin remains focused on helping Detroit win, he distinguished himself from suspended goalie Connor Hellebuyck by reporting to training camp.
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NEW YORK. For the first time since he requested a trade from Detroit, former captain Dylan Larkin appeared before the fans last night – and was thoroughly booed. – It was his own choice and he was fully aware of what would happen, says coach Todd McLellan after the season premiere that ended with a 0-2 loss to the New York Rangers.
The game hadn't even started before a resounding boo filled Little Caesars Arena in Detroit last night. The object of the fans' anger: former team captain Dylan Larkin. "It's not comfortable for anyone," coach Todd McLellan said of the situation that led to the uproar.
There is complete chaos in Detroit.
Red Wings Fans Boo Larkin Amid Trade Request at Season Opener
Detroit Red Wings fans loudly booed Dylan Larkin during introductions for the 2026-27 opener, reacting to the former captain’s offseason trade request and loss of the captaincy; he was sidelined by an upper-body injury. Fans also chanted “Sell the team!” after the New York Rangers scored, reflecting broader frustration with the franchise’s direction. · 20 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
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