The Detroit Red Wings are trying to lock up Dylan Larkin to a long-term contract Per Craig Custance of the Athletic. It makes complete sense as Larkin will be a top candidate to become the next captain of the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit doesn’t want to sign Larkin to a one-year deal and do this all over again next summer. This quote is from a story Craig Custance wrote;
“It’s got to make sense for the team as well as myself,” Larkin said. “I don’t want to be a burden on the cap or for the team.