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NHLRed Wings Suspend Captain Dylan Larkin Without Pay in Bizarre Thursday Shocker
The Detroit Red Wings have suspended captain Dylan Larkin without pay, leaving fans and bettors scrambling for answers ahead of their matchup with the Blackhawks.SuspensionBreaking News
NHLDylan Larkin Is Officially Sitting Out Until the Red Wings Trade Him
Dylan Larkin's agent announced the star center will not play while awaiting a trade from Detroit, escalating a tense situation for the Red Wings.Breaking NewsTradeRoster Move
NHLDylan Larkin Is Officially Ghosting the Red Wings Until He Gets Traded
Dylan Larkin is sitting out tonight's game against Chicago and the foreseeable future, escalating his May trade request and forcing Detroit's hand.TradeRumorBreaking News
NHLDylan Larkin's Red Wings Era Ends With a Healthy Scratch Pending Trade
Dylan Larkin will reportedly sit out all future Detroit Red Wings games until a trade is finalized, signaling an abrupt end to his tenure as the face of the franchise.TradeRumorRoster Move
NHLStars Swap Roster Headaches: Capobianco Out Four Weeks, Steel Returns
Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco is sidelined for a month with a lower-body injury just as center Sam Steel makes his return to the lineup.InjuryRoster Move
NHLVictor Hedman and Brandon Hagel Return to Rescue the Lightning Lineup
Victor Hedman and Brandon Hagel are returning to the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup against the Winnipeg Jets, providing a massive boost to a team that just surrendered 11 goals in two games.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
NHLBrock Faber Returns, But the Wild Lose Jared Spurgeon to the Hockey Gods
Brock Faber has cleared the return-to-play protocol for the Minnesota Wild, but veteran defenseman Jared Spurgeon is now out week-to-week in a costly blue-line swap.InjuryRoster Move
NHLDylan Larkin Bubble-Wrapped for 'Asset Protection' as Red Wings Trade Watch Hits Fever Pitch
Dylan Larkin is sitting out of the Detroit Red Wings lineup for asset protection as his camp pressures interim GM Shawn Horcoff to finalize a trade.TradeRumorRoster Move
NHLDylan Larkin Abruptly Scratched Against Blackhawks, Red Wings GM Stepping In to Explain Why
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has been ruled out of tonight's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, with GM Shawn Horcoff scheduled to address the mysterious absence.Breaking NewsRoster Move
NHLAvalanche Lose Josh Manson to the NHL's Favorite Vague Injury Designation
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson will 'miss some time' with a lower-body injury, testing the team's defensive depth.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLPenguins Swap Big Bodies: Soderblom Hits IR, Brazeau Activated
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve and activated Justin Brazeau ahead of their matchup against Utah.InjuryRoster Move
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