Captain Dylan Larkin expected to report to training camp unless a trade materializes.
Larkin's Camp Status Looms as Danielson Eyes Expanded Role
August 16, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
As the Red Wings prepare for the upcoming season, Dylan Larkin's status remains uncertain heading into camp — barring a trade, the captain is expected to report as usual Detroit Hockey Now. Meanwhile, the organization is banking on prospect Dominic Danielson to build on his early NHL experience, with the young forward hungry to make a bigger impact after his first taste of the league Detroit Hockey Now. With training camp on the horizon, these two storylines will define the early direction of Detroit's roster going forward.
On the prospect front, Michigan product Hurlbert is living out a childhood dream as his Red Wings journey comes full circle at the college level, adding another exciting narrative to the organization's pipeline. The team continues to prepare across multiple fronts as the 2026-27 season approaches.
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