Dylan Larkin 2023-24 Detroit Red Wings End of Season Media

Dylan Larkin speaks with the media following the 2023-24 Detroit Red Wings season.

[@Hunting380]

I would shit myself to see Dylan lift the cup. No one deserves it more than him.

[@ericw3229]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 8 Laffs for a club record 8 misses in a row!

[@willywonka2164]

I haven’t felt this connected to a wings team in more than a decade. Sometimes you don’t recognize legends developing before your eyes. This year we’ve seen glimpses of what we’re watching evolve. Seider, Raymond, Larkin aren’t all time names yet. But man we could watch them turn into that in the next few years.

[@Clyde_Frog]

From Yzerman to Lidstrom to Zetterberg, talk about having big shoes to fill, a seemingly impossible task, yet Larkin did it and I couldn't be more proud to have him as our captain

[@ericw3229]

Guess you like losing

[@rustincole_w1339]

Oh Captain My Captain. I salute you. Thanks for another season filled with passion and leadership.

[@benson43]

71 likes…I almost don’t wanna upvote

[@ericw3229]

And no playoffs again. Have a cupcake

[@ericw3229]

@@rustincole_w1339 What a PBJ with crust trimmed as you played videos in the basement? 🤡

[@justusleagueofawesom]

When Larkin lifts the Cup I’m gonna bawl my eyes out 😂

[@fruitywizard3597]

We love you Larkin! I want nothing but good things for this dude. He deserves it all.

[@BillMalburg]

Team MVP! Most underrated center in the league by a country mile!

[@vmi4172]

Proud of you Larkin. Heart and soul of the team. Your time will come!

[@_Kakoosh]

There’s no one as resilient out there as this man. He’s been through it all. There’s no one is better to lead this team

[@jimjohnson9808]

Larks, hopefully you will stay healthy next season. Have a great off season.

[@scotey]

We need to protect him better. He's not built to take the shots he takes. It sure would be nice to have a big skilled body on that first line.

[@Honeybee0408]

I adore this man as our captain. But hearing him talk about his personal stuff almost brings you to tears. There are a lot kf fans thst have stood behind him, but there are so many that shot on him still. Imagine he was 100%. He would have had a career year. I dont understand the hate for him. He gives 100 to this team. We know you will bring a cup home for us one year, and i will cry like a baby watching you hoist it high!

[@alexmathews9901]

If he didnt get hurt we are in the playoffs 100% this year.

[@ericw3229]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 8 for 8 losing seasons in a row

[@jimlahey7066]

God bless Dylan Larkin. Can’t believe he accomplished everything he did this year while losing his child. Such a leader

[@marcharris4176]

Larkin is the definition of a leader and a captain. So glad we have him.

[@SawySaucee]

Listening to Larkin always gets me so excited about this team. But man him talking about his personal life just send shivers. Feel for this man so badly. And wanted to get rewarded this year! Till next season for larks!

[@battlefronthero3789]

Larkin, thank you, for everything you do for this team.

[@ericw3229]

Like miss the playoffs 8years in a row? 😂

[@battlefronthero3789]

@@ericw3229 shut the f*** up you that isn’t on Larkin he has done everything in his power to get us to the playoffs, and he has done well in general

[@zackperezski709]

I want to give a huge shoutout to Kenzie Larkin for her strength and support as a wife and a person. Her strength to boost Dylan back to playing hockey even after an unimaginable loss does not get credited enough. The families behind the guys are just as important as the guys on the ice. All love to you, Kenzie Larkin. May God bless your family.

[@OneAndOnlyKJx]

Love you, Larks. My favorite player, and you just seem like such a nice guy. Thanks for everything you did this season, and I hope you have a great off-season. Hopefully, one day, I'm fortunate enough to meet you.

[@Urface93095]

We love you Larkin! The glue to the team.

[@L33TKING2]

O' captain my Captain. This year has shown how much you mean to this team. On and off the ice. Hope you win the Clancy. You da Dboss. ❤

[@fcolon4]

It’s hard not to like this guy, God bless em and his family and of course the rest of the Wings. We’re watching greatness in the making

[@zekearmstrong3342]

Larks has been through some seriously rough times (this year especially) and the team cares so much about him. Him and his wife have the full support of Michigan behind them. We love you DBoss❤

[@iceball8314]

dylan gonna make me cry man lets get it next season

[@dukeford8893]

Tough to watch this. The guy really wears his heart on his sleeve.

[@McSomething15]

He is absolutely still hurting from what he and his wife went through.

[@andystockman761]

did i miss something? i hadnt heard of anything outside of his injury (thought im sure this is intentional)

[@thomasbarnes261]

Not to mention it happening twice. Couldn’t imagine. Larks is a strong one for sure

[@andystockman761]

@@thomasbarnes261 what exactly happened?

[@McSomething15]

@@andystockman761 his wife had a miscarriage

[@pjdaddio]

Dylan, you have so much to be proud of. Just know this city is behind you. We love our Red Wings and we truly appreciate you and the team. Hang in there bro. This season, sucks as it may have ended, is just part of the building process. With your leadership, you will get this team to the top. After all, we are Hockeytown. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in Traverse City.

[@ericw3229]

Darkness with Harkness The Dead Wings Now 8 years of losing Call this the Capt Cupcake Era

[@markcromar2194]

Get a life bud

[@benson43]

My captain!! Thank you for another season of awesomeness! We love you here in Detroit and thank you for everything you battled through both personally and professionally. You wear your heart on your sleeve and we love you!

[@matthewhummel1791]

Dylan, we love you and thank you for giving us everything you have! ❤

[@kellyoneill1943]

You're Amazing Larks👍 You guys Will get it!

[@jtstyles100]

Larkin gets better and better every season. I have no doubt they’ll be in the playoffs next year.

[@heidiwilliams2730]

Larks and Kane both interviewed with a direct response to what needs to happen and what they see for the future. No dancing around issues, just straight honest answers. I am really excited for next season.

[@Detwhat]

Do you think Kane will be back? After listening to his press conference. It didn't sound like hes returning. But who knows?

[@heidiwilliams2730]

@@Detwhat I think so, just based on how SY has worked things around from business standpoint. I honestly hope they do, but we will see.

[@jacobfolkringa8676]

I think he definitely wants to stay if they can work out a good deal for everyone I do believe Kane loves Detroit He seemed alot happier then when on the rangers But if this team is trying to only build on young players from Griffins without getting a couple big free agent signings I wouldn't stay if I were Kane He's getting older and can't afford a couple more years of just making playoffs or not even making them but who knows We will find out very soon

[@Tgrey24]

You can tell that missing the playoffs really hurt larks the most. I can’t wait to see next year.

[@g0ec]

thank you for everything dylan. god bless you man. stay safe.

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

I wanna see Larkin lift the cup no matter where he is for it. He's such a good player and leader.

[@user-wl8gk2pt2d]

Love you Larks . You are a great leader and the embodiment of what it means to be a Wing.

[@michaellaughlin8457]

now the taste is here next season its time to put it all together starting day 1 🤗👍

[@Hunting380]

I frickin love this man.

[@klozell5943]

Love that Dylan takes his time to think about his answers. So classy and professional, no bobble head answers like 99% of other players around the league

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

I want this man to win a cup

[@humblelad]

Thank you D-Boss!

[@bartsanders1553]

Let's get a 2c

[@ericw3229]

He is a 2C

[@landen3578]

Next season needs to be an Injury free one for starters Larks. The offense will continue especially since your in the prime of your career.

[@QWERTZKY]

Embracing the dark side. Love to see it. Good all American kid. Atta boy, Cap. 👍🏻

[@ryanthompson4113]

LGRW. Keep fighting Larks

[@CorridoC]

CHIN UP CAPTAIN! You guys fought until the end. As DP said “teams don’t gain 20 points in one season” you will be in the playoffs again.

[@MichaelScottDunderMifflin]

That’s our Captain!!! Proud of ya Larks!

[@adams3td]

Can you repeat that? Excellent response to a terrible question. 15:49

[@talkingben4769]

D-Boss, your our captain, all red wings fans love how passionate and how loyal you are to this family

[@ryanschrader9]

So ready to see how much passion they bring for next year. Lets get it boys

[@Vagabor123]

What an exciting end to the season. We were so close. The future is bright. Its too bad we didnt make it. I think we would have gone further than Washington. LGRW

[@thepiratecats801]

Thanks Cap.

[@Gest-wg2yb]

No playoff yet, but this feels like a team that is just now connecting, this feels like it's going somewhere amazing This was a great season and an amazing finish 🎉

[@strigon4183]

Can't begin to imagine the year you've had Larks. Stay strong, you guys really can do it next year here. Keep up the good work!

[@Wtfmango]

We love you Larks, gut wrenching way to get kicked out but now we know that every single point is important, next season you guys will be hungry as fuck and easily make it

[@Gr8erdetfan]

I feel so bad for larkin. Guy deserves better players around him. I know u cant just have anyone and everyone u want...but yzerman has got to get rid of the 5 or 6 players who are just along for the ride on this team and not contributing enough. I know its a big list but those are the ones.

[@bartsanders1553]

If we get him a 2c we'll see payoffs and playoffs.

[@Gr8erdetfan]

@bartsanders1553 veleno should have been that guy. And if I see petry on this team or holl I will really be upset. I don't care how much his contract costs to buyout. Holl didn't play much but there both just abysmal. I think the list I gave is big. But since Feb it looked like no one could handle the puck. Can't handle a pass. Always mishandling and bobbling. We can't defend the blue line. And no physicality at all. Soft team. No creativity on offense. No one wa to to get in tough dirty spots for scoring opportunities. We have no net front presence. I dunno if it's coaching or lack of talent and I will not pretend to know the answers. But this team had no system it felt. It felt like a free for all out there. I dunno but I pray we get it together. Red wings are to iconic of a franchise to be missing the damn playoffs. And I have 100% faith in yzerman to get it done. It made take a little longer but I will bet he makes this team whole! LGRW!

[@bartsanders1553]

@@Gr8erdetfan Definitely it will take longer in today's league.

[@Gr8erdetfan]

@bartsanders1553 agreed. Especially the way holland left it. But if we don't at least make they playoffs next year (which we will, I know we will) then yzerman needs to start being more aggressive and spend the money to do something. How do u feel about lalonde bartsanders? I don't know how he is in locker room or what his system is. All I can go on is what I see on ice. And like I said it feels like there is no system to are play. And nobody defends the blue line whatsoever. I feel that I'm not certain he is they coach to get us very far. But yzerman knows whether or not he is the guy. I personally feel if it were lalonde or burube I would go burube. There is no excuse for this team and roster to have a 9 pt lead and lost out 5-20 games down the stretch during most important point of season. I feel that was the coaches responsibility to have them prepared each and every game during that 7 game losing stretch...after first 2 of those losses coach should have said no more. But game after game they came out unprepared stale, no effort, no care, no heart, no emotion, no urgency, no nothing. I was disgusted with what I saw. And the mistakes petry was making were inexcusable. We sat sprong for poor play, we sat walman for poor play, and petry is out there playing with more on ice time then seider. I know petry is the right side defender but that was atrocious. Ur thoughts?

[@bartsanders1553]

@@Gr8erdetfan I thought going into this season we had no good excuse to not make the playoffs. I still feel that way, but missing by a tie breaker isn't the end of the world. Progress. I feel like non-Wings fans are more upset about them missing than the fans are. Next season definitely feels like there should be pressure to make it. I don't know enough about the coaching to make a call there. I'd want to sit in on some practices to see, but there is and should be pressure next season. Kinda nice to be disappointed in losing again.

[@user-ty4pp5wv2g]

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[@nicke5056]

Thank you brother. I will pray for you and your peoples safety

[@user-ty4pp5wv2g]

@@nicke5056 🇺🇸🇺🇦❤️💪

[@user-ty4pp5wv2g]

@@nicke5056 Дякую, ми обов’язково переможемо…!!!

[@shelbyhostutler4356]

We love you Captain! Thank you for giving your all this season Larks! Chin up, take that disappointment and hurt and turn it into fuel for next season🐙 (as D Mac says, this could be a blessing in disguise)

[@kyle1224]

Hockeytown loves you, Larks! Take this summer and rest.

[@spencerdobkin9479]

I'm bummed about this season and it seems Kane is probably leaving. I feel bad for Larkin he went through a lot and he gave a lot to the team and they still came up short.

[@Detwhat]

​@@MPDLRwell, in his interview he did mention how he wants a longer term. The last few years hes played in 3 different states. He may want another shot at a contender. But how many contenders will give him a long term deal? Im assuming long term for a 35yr old is 3 or 4 years.

[@mattnathan2514]

I absolutely love this man; what a noble and passionate leader! He deserves so much success. I've been through the same family related things and recognize completely the pain in his eyes when he spoke about it briefly. We are lucky to have him; it angers me immensely when Wings fans rag on him.

[@maanavkapur9273]

The city loves you Dylan, hell of a year man❤️

[@nirvanaguitar]

Larks!!!! Sens fans hate you. We hate them. We love you!

[@ryanb3908]

Have they said anything about the garbage patch curse being back next season?

[@BradEdwards-jn4kk]

I think I heard it was like a 3 year contract with priority. But lets be honest, as superstitious as hockey players and fans are, we all know that little piece of fabric on their jersey has nothing to do with performance or outcome. It just happened to coincide with the slump. I get it, it's fun to say "garbage patch kids" but as fans how about we don't carry that over to next season

[@ryanb3908]

​@@BradEdwards-jn4kkNot making the playoffs for another 3 years then. 🤦🏻

[@BradEdwards-jn4kk]

@ryanb3908 again, I get the joke around it. But I hope deep down you don't really believe that the patch has any impact on the performance lol.

[@Detwhat]

​@@BradEdwards-jn4kkThere should be no sponsorship patches on original 6 jerseys. Put the advertisement along the boards. Not on jerseys.

[@BradEdwards-jn4kk]

@Detwhat haha you must not be getting my point. I agree with you. But it's nonsense to think the patch effects the play of the players. Yall are fucking crazy

[@ajmpatriot4899]

God keep him injury-free next season! 🙏 This season was great preparation for playoff run.

[@MrTumorHumor]

Is he okay...? Dude has seemed very down in the dumps even before the end of the season. Gotta think about the toll a season puts on you mentally. Hope he's good damn

[@shelbyhostutler4356]

If you Google him and his wife you will find out what happened mid season, minus his injury. I’m not going to put it out there it’s not my place, but there are some local Detroit articles about it. His mental health has definitely been tested this past season, but I’m so proud of him still showing up and putting in work even when he doesn’t feel okay mentally. Hopefully he can heal alongside his wife in the off season. Wishing them both the very best!

[@Detwhat]

Yeah, its a terrible thing to go through. My best friend went through it. Their marriage was very much on the brink. But they were able to work things out and almost 2yrs later they had a successful pregnancy. Something like that takes a phycological toll that can lead to real physical problems.

[@MrTumorHumor]

@@shelbyhostutler4356 yeah I knew all that. Def not looking over the fact that he went through all that. Dude just seems to be going through it. Can't blame him but man, tough

[@jsmith2820]

"This has to fuel you" Larkin says about how this loss should effect them next year. Indeed, for the players that come back I hope they wear it as a chip on their shoulders.

[@fredirecko]

Great captain

[@markuskarinen9421]

We love you dylan larkin ...so sorry ..my heart is say 2024-2025 Detroit red wings playoff...and 2026 or 2026-2027 Detroit red wings Stanley cup champion ❤️❤️❤️

[@dankill9131]

Dylan, you are what the C on your jersey should embody! You always say the right things when they need to be said. Very proud of this organization and what it has gone through in the past few years. P.S. this was written on the anniversary of another great captain becoming the GM of this amazing organization. (5 years!)

[@ericw3229]

Losing?

[@dankill9131]

@@ericw3229 Hi troll! How's life under that bridge??

[@ericw3229]

@dankill9131 Time to come clean Jr. How many pairs of # 71 larkin pj' s do you have? 😅 PS You should head to the store and get another 71 jersey with the trash patch ( how fitting) then remember, your boy Captain 🧁 is the only Red Wing player ever to miss the playoffs 8 years in a row.

[@dankill9131]

@@ericw3229 I can't imagine my life being such a hate filled person such as yourself. Why don't you put your time and energy into something productive for society?

[@stuke8859]

Larks has endured the drought more than anyone and continues to elevate his game. Will be very rewarding to see him lead this team into the playoffs sooner than later.

[@ericw3229]

As franchise loser he stands alone. No other Red Wing player has missed the playoffs 8 years in a row.

[@stuke8859]

@@ericw3229 stay classy

[@ericw3229]

@stuke8859 Have problems with facts? I' ve followed the Wings since this since late 60' s.This non playoff streak is longest in franchise history. During the other loser eras they had some close misses too, but the end results were still failures

[@stuke8859]

​@@ericw3229it was a comment on your decency as a human being, couldn't care less about your opinions

[@ericw3229]

@stuke8859 A lot of assumptions. Should I ask how many # 71 Tees and replica uniforms you have in your closet? Nah because I don' t care. Bye 🧁

[@12bravo68]

The Captain.

[@ericw3229]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 8 😂 for 8 years a loser

[@jdbruh6709]

I fucking love our captain. This man will lead the wings to victory… some day

[@chrisaubry6735]

I am so proud of this man and proud to call him Captain. Retire his jersey whether we get a cup or not.

[@ericw3229]

You like losing ?

[@chrisaubry6735]

@@ericw3229get a life

[@TheOuterDrive]

Shame we couldnt one damn extra point all fricken year...

[@shrimpanzee8510]

He knows they would have gotten into the playoffs if he was not injured. Hate to see this and that’s what he wants to say

[@UnapologeticallyWhite___]

Everyone loves Larkin ❤️ can’t wait to see this team progress and hopefully go farther next season. They wouldve been so exciting to watch in this seasons playoffs, but it is what it is. LGRW 🐙

[@darcysingler6742]

70% of the time they dump the puck behind the net they loose control of the puck.meanwhile 2 forward are rushing past the goalie to get behind the net.% watch any game with pen and paper % don't do what is failing

[@fluxcore5642]

Love you Captain can’t wait to see you in the playoffs bud no one deserves it more!

[@heidik7333]

He's so sad all the time 😢

[@dandy87]

Looks like you are going to fall asleep Dillon! Yikes

[@jft7775]

I feel bad for everyone Steve makes absolutely no moves before deadline ! THE END

[@mattmcnick]

say youre a casual without saying youre a casual

[@Detwhat]

Hes not giving up good assets for a rental. This team should've made the playoffs. Injuries didn't help. And they lost games they should've won.

[@TylerH12]

Horrible comment

[@gromit0237]

Another collapse and a failure in the last month,...again,all you needed to do was beat the caps at home,...you were up 9 points,...another season with no Stanley cup playoffs logo on the ice,...

[@buzzmessinger4510]

Larkin's attitude really disappoints me. He sounds just like the coach. He sounds so disappointing. Grow a pair, and get ready for next season. I've not heard any hockey player, so freak'en sad. It's done, over, you didn't make it. On the other hand, you have the nucleus of a special team. Work on it, and lead your team to something great. Stop looking backward and look forward.

[@Knifeization]

The tears are for his lost child. Guy hasn't had a chance to heal from it.

[@TylerH12]

Buzzmessinger4510 get a life

[@beersgears1268]

Doesn’t really matter what you think of his attitude. The team fell apart without him on the ice. His presence is clearly huge for this team. Any lingering questions about his fit as captain have disappeared after this season. Either you completely ignored what his teammates have said about him throughout the season, or you just don’t get it.

[@malcolmcossar6447]

I was Really going to Rip into you for your Absolutely Heartless Stupid Comment but the Above 3 comments said it for me! You don't like his attitude? Well Tough!😠 The Captain and his wife lost a child! And Yet he Still came back and played Most of the season and had 33 goals! Yeah that's REAL easy isn't it? Hockey is a Freaking Game! You didn't like his Attitude too Damn Bad! 😤😠

[@azizshavershian2065]

Seider for captain

[@humblelad]

go play in traffic

[@tdswartz96]

I second this Seider is awesome but Larkin is my captain💯​@@humblelad

[@azizshavershian2065]

​@@humbleladumad?

[@leafsfanenzo]

Cry buddy you are overrated

[@jimflood1590]

I love seeing the human side of the players, even when it makes you cry. It would be nice to see more of that (not the tear-jerking part though--we've had enough of that this season). What a special player and person Larks is. Great choice giving him the C.

[@Asmus17]

Can’t wait for next season captain!

[@DragonmasterAlex]

Back to the dungeon for now dboss 🏒 come back even stronger than ever before!