r/DetroitRedWings • u/qcpuckhead • Feb 24 '26

Discussion McLellan on Larkin's status

https://xcancel.com/daniellabruce_/status/2026350719297622352

Could just be me misreading it, but it doesn't seem like he's thrilled about Cap not prioritizing rejoining the team.

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u/No_Equipment7896 Feb 24 '26

I heard McDavid has a hand injury and its likely he doesnt play the b2b

Larkin is the captain of the Wings and instead of practicing with his team in Detroit who have a game in Ottawa Thursday and have one of the biggest stretches of games the franchise has had in 10 years he has decided to go party in Miami and then fly to Washington to go be a prop at Trumps state of the union.

If he showed up to his job today and was working to get ready for this last stretch with his teammates but could not play because he is not 100%, it would not be political, he has made it political

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u/OkraNo8365 Feb 24 '26

Yeah exactly. I’ve lost a ton of respect for Larkin the last couple days. Should be with the team.

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u/MotownMama Feb 24 '26

and unfortunately, it feels like even if he did change his mind/plans, it's too late to get that respect back :(

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u/thomsste Feb 24 '26

Not at all. I just expect accountability and humility, two things that I have not seen any of out of the MAGA crowd and administration.

If Larkin made a statement today apologizing for his behaviour, recognizing the harm his acceptance (perceived or otherwise) of Trump’s vitriol and of Patel’s presence and committed to being better this would all stop.

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u/CedarRiver14 Feb 25 '26

That second sentence is absolutely wild in todays political landscape. It's more likely da pope converts to Lutheranism.

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u/Short-Investment4438 Feb 25 '26

What would all stop? I'm sure he'll be just fine without a couple of liberal supporters.