Wings’ Dylan Larkin out vs. Blackhawks; GM to address situation

By Field Level Media Oct 29 (Field Level Media) 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. Instead, McLellan ⁠said interim general ⁠manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation at a later time. Sportsnet reported the plan is ​for Larkin not to play until a trade is ⁠completed. Larkin, 30, requested ⁠a trade from the ​team over the summer. The Michigan ​native was stripped of his ‌captaincy on Sept. 11. Larkin missed practice on Wednesday for what was referenced as a maintenance ⁠day. He has six points (two goals, four assists) in 10 games while playing in ⁠the ‌fourth season of an ⁠eight-year, $69.6 million contract. Larkin has ​totaled ‌649 points (278 goals, 371 ​assists) in ⁠818 career games since being selected with the 15th overall pick by the Red Wings in the 2014 NHL Draft. ( Field ​Level Media)