Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin
Larkin during his time with the United States on May 8, 2016
Born (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 30)
Waterford, Michigan
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team Detroit Red Wings
National team  United States
NHL draft 15th overall, 2014
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2015–present

Dylan Larkin (born July 30, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey center. He currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Larkin is a three-time All-Star, being named one in 2016, 2022, and 2023. Internationally, Larkin plays for the United States and won a gold medal in 2026.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Larkin played two seasons with the U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and one year with the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). He had a successful time with his teams. With the Wolverines, he was named the Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Freshman of the Year, was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and All-Big Ten First Team, as well as, being named a AHCA West Second-Team All-American.

He was drafted 15th overall by the Detroit Red Wings of the 2014 NHL entry draft. On May 21, 2015, Larkin signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Red Wings. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.

On October 9, 2015, the Wings called him up and Larkin made his NHL debut in a 4–0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. During the first period, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Justin Abdelkader goal. The next period, he scored his first NHL goal against Jonathan Bernier. He was named him as the NHL Rookie of the Month for November. On January 6, 2016, Larkin was selected to play in his first All-Star game. On August 10, 2018, Larkin signed a five-year, $30.5 million contract to stay with the Wings.

On January 13, 2021, the team named Larkin as the 37th captain in Red Wings franchise history. He became the first metro Detroit native to become Red Wings captain. On December 18, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 win against the New Jersey Devils. He was named the NHL First Star of the Week on December 20. On March 1, 2023, Larkin signed a eight-year, $69.6 million contract to stay with the Wings.

On June 4, 2026, Larkin requested a trade away from the Red Wings. On September 11, the Red Wings stripped Larkin of the captaincy. He was loudly booed by Red Wings fan during the home opener because of his trade request.

References

  1. ↑ "Hyman, Larkin Lead Quintet of U-M All-Big Ten Honorees"". Michigan Wolverines. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Hyman, Larkin Selected as All-Americans". Michigan Wolverines. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Red Wings select Waterford's Dylan Larkin with 15th pick in NHL Draft". WZZM. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Larkin, Red Wings agree to terms". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Justin Abdelkader's hat trick lifts Red Wings over Leafs, former coach Mike Babcock". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Wings' Larkin named rookie of month for November". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Star-studded Central roster highlights All-Star reveal". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Red Wings re-sign Larkin to five-year deal". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Red Wings name Dylan Larkin captain". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Larkin's first NHL hat trick lifts Red Wings past Devils". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Larkin leads 3 Stars of the Week". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Red Wings sign Dylan Larkin to eight-year contract extension". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Sources: Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requests trade". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Larkin no longer Red Wings captain, will be at training camp". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Red Wings fans loudly boo Dylan Larkin before home opener". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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