Larkin's Presser, McLellan's Camp Recap, and Ownership's Expectations - Sept. 20th, 2026

Training Camp has wrapped & Todd McLellan is back. This Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into Larkin trade talk after reports that ownership balked at a futures-based return. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Larkin somber press conference, McLellan's blunt praise for the kids over the veterans, & a potential roster moves heading into the preseason..

(00:00) - Intro and The Toddfather Speaks
McLellan says the young players outworked the vets and it "wasn't even close" - a quote machine planting seeds for a younger lineup.

(05:15) - Ownership vs. the Futures Trade
The report that Chris Ilitch didn't like Steve Yzerman's assessment of a Larkin return, why a win-now deal doesn't exist, and how a futures package could still be flipped for help sooner than you'd think.

(27:50) - Larkin Press Conference Takeaways
Dylan Larkin's presser answers, the "it's personal" explanation & lack of information, the three-team list problem, and why the whole thing may have made the situation worse.

(36:10) - Jersey Updates and Detroit Sportsnet Info
The "Trash Patch" is gone as the Red Wings bring in DQS as the newest jersey sponsor. Also, the Centennial jersey stays in the rotation, and updates on how to catch DSN broadcasts as Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond head into their 30th season together.

(40:30) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Watch
No Edvinsson extension yet with preseason days away - what the holdup means and why missing reps matters in a shortened camp.

(51:20) - Projected Red Wings Lines & the Kids
Camp lines take shape with Andrew Copp centering the top unit, plus which young forwards are penciled in and who has to play their way onto the roster. Is MBN a lock? Can Carter Bear make a splash? Is Nate Danielson in the driver's seat? Also, NHL news including Connor Hellebuyck's suspension.

(1:00:50) - Overtime
Your questions on Larkin's trade value, the Trey Augustine timeline, the Connor Hellebuyck suspension parallel, and more.

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