Dylan Larkin really seems to have become public enemy No. 1 in Detroit.
He asked his team to trade him, and let's just say that hasn't gone over well with the team's fans.
The guy still got insulted because he looked crazy on TV… and the comments directed at him weren't very, very kind.
Some comments go too far → https://t.co/B2zc9rahdC
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) July 28, 2026
But, unfortunately… it goes even further than that.
Today, Dylan Larkin is celebrating his 30th birthday. So the Red Wings had the brilliant idea of posting on X to wish him a happy birthday… and that was all it took for people to start bashing him.
You can't make this stuff up… :
Happy b-day to an amazing captain who doesn't believe in his own team, the team he captains, or his hometown team. Team USA, bro Dylan Larkin. Just a bunch of bros demanding a bunch of trades. You're a disgrace to the Wings jersey. Soft-ass mentality.
— Shurdum Murdum (@shurdum) July 30, 2026
SOFT ASSHOLE pic.twitter.com/OR7cPjXWD7
— Wings Fan (@wingsfan23) July 30, 2026
I got him a new gift. Should try it one day pic.twitter.com/YK5fyKR51y
— kait (@detroitkait) July 30, 2026
Booo. Soft-ass player. Get him the fuck off our team
— Bandit (@BdbCS_) July 30, 2026
Absolutely not! Shame on you!
— Tigermike The Sequel (@papatigermike) July 30, 2026
I don't know who at the Red Wings decided it would be a good idea to post on social media to wish Dylan Larkin a happy birthday.
Because if that person thought it would go over like a charm, they really missed the mark. And maybe the organization could have handled things differently… because the outcome isn't exactly pleasant.
Nevertheless, this is also where we realize just how important the captain's situation has become in Detroit.
Fans no longer want to see him play for the team… and it makes you wonder if that might prompt the Wings to resolve this issue very quickly.
Because right now, it's clear that this is creating a major distraction within the organization. And the Wings, who are already struggling enough as it is, can't afford to lose their fans on top of their captain.
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– Oh, really?
According to police, Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his carhttps://t.co/d0XysYzwQJ
— RDS (@RDSca) July 30, 2026
– Worth noting.
The IIHF has ruled that Belarus
will not be allowed to participate in the following tournaments, citing “ongoing safety and security concerns.”
2027 IIHF Men's World Championship 2027
IIHF World Junior Championship— Complete Hockey News (@CompleteHkyNews) July 30, 2026
– Yikes.
Thoughts on how the @NHLJets could potentially line up next season?
Read more about Winnipeg's projected lineup
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— NHL Media (@NHLMedia) July 30, 2026
will not be allowed to participate in the following tournaments, citing “ongoing safety and security concerns.”