Dylan Larkin’s Standoff Is Costing Him by the Day

Dylan Larkin's ongoing standoff with the Detroit Red Wings is costing him significant amounts of money each day. According to Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News, the Red Wings are suspending Larkin without pay, and he is not being compensated for the time he remains away from the team. Since his suspension began on October 29, Larkin has forfeited nearly $500,000 in lost salary, a figure that The Hockey News calculated on Monday.

The Red Wings have not set a deadline for trading Larkin, and they can wait as long as they wish before making a move. The team has already requested permission to explore offers from six to eight other clubs, including Montreal, Boston, Los Angeles, and Buffalo. However, Larkin's camp, led by agent Pat Brisson, has refused to allow this, stating that they will not play for the Red Wings until he is moved.

Larkin has given Detroit a list of ten teams he would consider, but the Red Wings want the authority to go beyond that list. With four years remaining on his eight-year, $69.6 million contract, giving up a full season of playing for the Red Wings would be an expensive way for Larkin to make a point. His camp has indicated that he has had enough of the situation, and they are not under any pressure to return to Detroit.