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Analysts: Wings’ Larkin has talent to make NHL jump

Detroit — It’s a big jump from college hockey to the NHL.

But Dylan Larkin might have the goods to make it.

That’s the opinion of NBC NHL analysts Pierre McGuire and Ed Olczyk, who discussed league matters Monday during a teleconference.

“I’m a big Dylan Larkin fan,” McGuire said. “Have been for a long time. What stood out to me was his speed, his two-step acceleration was as good or better than anybody’s in the (world junior) tournament, and Connor McDavid (No. 1 overall pick) was playing for Canada and Jack Eichel (No.