The Hockey Writers 4 hours ago
Grading the Red Wings Offseason Moves
Now that the Detroit Red Wings have Dylan Larkin signed to a long-term extension, their offseason checklist is complete. Well, almost complete. The only item that really remains is the status of Henrik Zetterberg, who hasn’t been able to train as he normally would during the summer due to lingering back issues. Detroit’s captain is […] The post Grading the Red Wings Offseason Moves appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Winging It In Motown Aug 14, 2018
Quick Hits: The Franchise Player Edition
In Red Wings Land What We Learned: Dylan Larkin got how much? | Yahoo! Not that anyone needed to be told Detroit was a mess, and not that this contract even pushes them into a worse situation. He’s a perfectly good player with room to grow, but if you’ve worked yourself into a corner where Larkin is a $6.1 million player for you, that says a lot more about the people who are still, inexplicably allowed to run this franchise. Put another way: You don’t have to pay non-franchise players like they’re almost franchise players just because you don’t have anyone better than that....
The Hockey Writers Aug 13, 2018
The Grind Line: Red Wings Biggest Draft Regret
The Red Wings scored big this past draft — few can deny that — but the Wings haven’t always had the most success in the draft. Since 2013, the Wings have made some incredible choices that are finding their place among the elite. Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha, and Tyler Bertuzzi are making strong cases for […] The post The Grind Line: Red Wings Biggest Draft Regret appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Winging It In Motown Aug 12, 2018
Quick Hits: The Red Wings Day Edition
In Red Wings Land It was Red Wings day at both NHL.com and NBC’s ProHockeyTalk. Plenty of season outlook articles for you to sink your teeth into. NHL.com Inside look at Detroit Red Wings Three questions facing Detroit Red Wings Top prospects for Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings fantasy preview for 2018-19 Detroit Red Wings key statistics NBC Sports ProHockeyTalk It’s Detroit Red Wings day at PHT Three questions facing Detroit Red Wings Under Pressure: Dylan Larkin Building off a breakthrough: Anthony Mantha Around the League Quick Shifts: Canucks’ Hughes ‘could be a Norris...
Editor In Leaf Aug 11, 2018
Toronto Maple Leafs: Dylan Larkin Contract Consequences
A key divisional rival of the Toronto Maple Leafs locked up a piece of their core yesterday. This will directly affect the Toronto Maple Leafs and their attempt to re-sign their young forward William Nylander. The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Dylan Larkin to a 6-year, $30.5 million contract with an AAV of $6.1 million. […] Toronto Maple Leafs: Dylan Larkin Contract Consequences - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers Aug 11, 2018
Red Wings & Larkin Win With New Contract
After a summer’s worth of waiting, the Detroit Red Wings finally announced that they had agreed to a new contract with franchise center Dylan Larkin. There will be no Andreas Athanasiou situation this year. UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today re-signed center Dylan Larkin to a five-year contract. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/MgmOCykUf2 — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) August […] The post Red Wings & Larkin Win With New Contract appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
On the Forecheck Aug 11, 2018
Saturday’s Dump & Chase: Controversy
So much more than just a Prince song, sometimes it happens at hockey games. Hockey News Mike Myers on Stan Mikita: 'Hockey legend' was also a 'gentleman'I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that I grew up in central California and rural Kentucky watching, or even being aware of, hockey. The first thing I saw that even made hockey cross my mind was Wayne's World. This is a nice tribute to Stan Mikita from the guy that brought hockey into my consciousness. Dylan Larkin appears poised to become next Red Wings captain - Sportsnet.caMost interesting factoid has to do with the with how many...
All About The Jersey Aug 11, 2018
8/11/18: The End? Edition
Here your links for today: Devils Links Heading into the season without a contract, Brian Gionta is once again looking retirement in the face. Is this it for the 39-year-old former Devil? [NHL] Hockey Links The Red Wings have resigned 22-year-old RFA Dylan Larkin to a five-year $30.5 million, five-year contract. Larkin tallied 63 points last season and was third on the Red Wings with 16 goals. [TSN] More Red Wings news: What’s Henrik Zetterberg’s status? "I am anxious to know where Henrik Zetterberg is at. He’s a bit of an unknown as far as health. Have talked to his agent - he has...
PensBurgh Aug 11, 2018
Kris Letang does big bucks for charity, Dylan Larkin signs up
Letang a charity hero, what the Red Wings and Larkin might mean for Jake Guentzel Often times stories are negative these days, so it’s always great to celebrate a positive. Kris Letang did some good last weekend with the help of fellow NHLers and friends in David Perron and Jonathan Drouin among others to help raise $120,000 for a children’s hospital in Quebec. The Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman teamed up with some other NHL stars to raise $120,000 to help sick children at the Ste-Justine Hospital. ”I’m a dad myself. To give back to them, [give them] the chance to live a normal...
Winging It In Motown Aug 10, 2018
The Captain’s Clause in Larkin’s New Deal
With the rumors increasing that we have seen the last of Henrik Zetterberg, could D-Boss be next man up? Well the news broke today of Dylan Larkin finally signing his contract. Larkin is now inked to Detroit for the next 5 years, and not only is his deal team-friendly, but player-friendly as well. 5 years/$30.5M was enough to keep the 21-year-old stud in his home town to continue playing for his home town team. Now, as far as the press conference went, that is where things really got interesting. "I am anxious to know where Henrik Zetterberg is at. He’s a bit of an unknown as far as...
Blackhawk Up Aug 10, 2018
Will Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Schmaltz Earn A Dylan Larkin Level Contract?
Today, Detroit Red Wings inked center Dylan Larkin to a five-year deal worth $30.5 million. This contract begs the question of whether or not Nick Schmaltz could demand that kind of money when he becomes a free agent next season. Dylan Larkin, a center from Waterford, Michigan, was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings back […] Will Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Schmaltz Earn A Dylan Larkin Level Contract? - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Detroit Sports Nation Aug 10, 2018
Red Wings ink Dylan Larkin to multi-year extension
With training camp gradually approaching, the Detroit Red Wings took care of business in locking up one of their bright young stars, Dylan Larkin, to a multi-year extension on Friday. UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today re-signed center Dylan Larkin to a five-year contract. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/MgmOCykUf2 — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) August 10, 2018 The Red Wings did not formally disclose details of the contracts but there are reports that the deal has an average annual value of $6.1 million. More details on Dylan Larkin contract. Breakdown by year: 18-19: $1 million signing...
Sportsnet.ca Aug 10, 2018
Dylan Larkin appears poised to become Red Wings next captain
Here are five things we take away from Dylan Larkin’s new contract and the comments made by GM Ken Holland and the player in its wake. One for every year. The post Dylan Larkin appears poised to become Red Wings next captain appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Aug 10, 2018
Dylan Larkin Signs Big Extension With Red Wings
After weeks of speculation that a deal was close, the Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday they’ve have re-signed and locked up forward Dylan Larkin to a hefty five-year contract extension worth $6.1 million annually. The contract was first announced by The Athletic’s Craig Custance. Larkin had repeatedly told media that he believed a deal would […] The post Dylan Larkin Signs Big Extension With Red Wings appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
www.bostonherald.com Aug 10, 2018
Dylan Larkin re-signs with hometown Red Wings in 5-year deal
Dylan Larkin has secured his future with the Detroit Red Wings while leaving open a potential opportunity to cash in again.The 22-year-old center re-signed with a $30.5 million, five-year contract. He was a restricted free agent and will be unrestricted when the deal is done.This money is life-changing, but its a chance to have a contract when youre in your prime, he said.General manager Ken Holland said if every player on the roster reports to training camp healthy next month, the team will be about $1 million over the salary cap.Holland isnt sure if captain Henrik Zetterberg, who has three...
