The Detroit Red Wings have removed forward Dylan Larkin from his captaincy role and will begin the upcoming season without naming a replacement. The team has indicated that discussions about Larkin’s future with the organization will take place separately from the captaincy decision. The move marks a significant shift in leadership ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the team’s direction evolves without a designated captain.

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Dylan Larkin will no longer serve as team captain, and that the club will enter the 2026-27 season “without a captain being named.” In a set of statements regarding the change, the Red Wings confirmed that “any conversations” regarding Larkin’s future on the team will take place […]