MLive’s Ansar Khan offers an update on the Dylan Larkin contract talks:
The Detroit Red Wings have one more important piece of business to take care of before training camp – sign Dylan Larkin.
They’re not concerned about it because they anticipate no problems getting it done, whether it’s finalized shortly or next month.
The Red Wings, a source said, have been pushing for five years. Larkin and his representatives are seeking six years. Chances are it’ll be in the $6 million-a-year range.
The Red Wings are comfortable locking up Larkin to a long-term deal at age 22 (on July 30) because he is more proven than other young forwards they signed to two-year bridge deals earlier this month (Anthony Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou).
Khan continues, and adds this:
Zetterberg’s status remains uncertain due to his chronically bad back, but the Red Wings expect him to participate in training camp.
“Zetterberg’s status remains uncertain due to his chronically bad back, but the Red Wings expect him to participate in training camp.”
So his back issues may flare up during training camp or exhibition season?
Hey, it’s late July.