The Detroit Red Wings signed captain Dylan Larkin to an eight-year extension worth $8.7 million per year.
The captain is staying in Hockeytown.
The Detroit Red Wings solidified their roster in a different way ahead of the NHL trade deadline, agreeing to terms with forward Dylan Larkin on an eight-year contract extension worth $8.7 million annually.
The details of the deal, which now ties Larkin to Detroit through the 2031-32 season, such as its salary structure or the inclusion of any trade protection, have yet to be determined.
The biggest cloud hanging over the Red Wings organization has now been cleared.
By re-signing Larkin, the Red Wings lock their captain and franchise face in for the better part of the next decade, tapping him as the player to lead the club into its newly opened contention window after years of rebuilding.
It's hard to argue against Larkin being worth it.
The 26-year-old has been remarkably consistent throughout his eight-year NHL career, with two 30-goal seasons under his belt and another one likely to come at the conclusion of this current one. In 59 games this season, Larkin has racked up 22 goals and 35 assists for 57 points while logging just under 20 minutes per match in ice time. Larkin is also a force to be reckoned with in the faceoff circle, winning 53.9 percent of his draws this season and 51.8 percent over his entire career.
Given that Larkin will be entering his age-35 season at the time of expiry, this new deal more or less buys the entirety of the star centre's prime, positioning him to remain a fixture for the Red Wings for the foreseeable future.