Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin will participate in training camp after formally requesting a trade earlier this offseason, though the team has announced it will start the upcoming season without naming a new captain. The decision follows Larkin’s expressed desire for a change, leaving his long-standing leadership role in limbo for now. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the team’s leadership structure evolves without a designated captain. The situation raises questions about the future of Larkin’s tenure with the franchise.

Longtime captain Dylan Larkin will be at Red Wings training camp, despite requesting a trade this offseason. Though Larkin will be in attendance, the team said it will begin the season without a captain.