{
  "id": 11238838,
  "title": "Dylan Larkin out for Detroit Red Wings opener. But will he be introduced?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/dylan-larkin-out-for-detroit-red-wings-opener-but-will-he-be",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:58:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dylan-larkin-detroit-red-wings-165854074.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dylan Larkin, the top-line center for the Detroit Red Wings, will not be playing in the team's opening game against the New York Rangers on October 2nd, nor will he be introduced during the pre-game introductions. Coach Todd McLellan confirmed that Larkin is dealing with an upper-body injury that has kept him out of all four exhibition games. Larkin, who requested a trade at the end of last season, has been participating in practices but is working with the training staff to overcome his injury. The coach expressed hope that Larkin could be a part of Game 3 against the Ottawa Senators on October 14th. The issue of Larkin's trade request has generated controversy, potentially leading to a negative reaction from fans. Despite this, his teammates emphasize the importance of having him back in the lineup, as he plays a crucial role for the Red Wings.",
  "summary": "Even as Dylan Larkin won't play the first two games for the Detroit Red Wings, he might make an appearance as part of intros on opening night",
  "key_points": [
    "Dylan Larkin out for Red Wings opener on October 2nd.",
    "Injured with upper-body issue, out of all exhibition games.",
    "Coach Todd McLellan hopes for Larkin in Game 3 on October 14th."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}