Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman held his post-draft Zoom call with the media this afternoon, and while we’ll be able to see it when the Red Wings post it later this afternoon/evening, here were points of emphasis per the Wings’ beat writers:
Steve Yzerman says he prefers all questions today are about the draft… but said he’d give a Larkin update after the questions about the draft
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) June 27, 2026
Yzerman opens his press conference by saying he only wants to talk about the draft. Red Wings GM no-commented two questions about Larkin and the direction of the team.
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) June 27, 2026
Steve Yzerman confirms "mixed emotions" about not returning to Traverse City for Training Camp, but believes it made more sense for the condensed camp schedule; the door is open to revisit the decision in the future. #LGRW #RedWings
— Michael Whitaker (@mwhitaker_89) June 27, 2026
Steve Yzerman says he received call from Dylan Larkin's agent soon after the season ended. Shortly after that a list was given to Yzerman. "Having said that Dylan has 5 years remaining on his contract …. my job is to do what's in the best interest of the Detroit Red Wings."
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) June 27, 2026
Yzerman now confirms Larkin's trade request, with short list of teams. But adds Larkin had 5 years remaining on his contract, says his job is to do what's in the best interest of the Red Wings and he will act accordingly. Said he didn't make any guarantees RE: meeting the request
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) June 27, 2026
Yzerman also said he is being intentionally brief, and there is nothing he can promise and he will act on best interest of Red Wings.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) June 27, 2026
Steve Yzerman confirms that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, but also can't guarantee the request will be granted, noting that he still has five years left on his contract. #LGRW #RedWings
— Michael Whitaker (@mwhitaker_89) June 27, 2026
Steve Yzerman says shortly after the season Dylan Larkin's agent called & asked for a trade. He followed up & gave them a short list of teams that he would consider waiving his no trade to. "Dylan has 5 years remaining on his contract. My job as the manager of the Detroit Red…
— Jeremy Otto (@JeremyOttoPxP) June 27, 2026
Steve Yzerman says the decision not to go to Traverse City for training camp had to do with it being shorter. They will likely carry fewer bodies. But said it is something they would revisit in the future
— Jeremy Otto (@JeremyOttoPxP) June 27, 2026
Steve Yzerman says they would like to have Patrick Kane back.
— Jeremy Otto (@JeremyOttoPxP) June 27, 2026
Steve Yzerman said they had several teams inquire about Cossa. He says they are very impressed with the season Postava had last year especially in the AHL playoffs. They will look at all options for an NHL back-up goalie this year.
— Jeremy Otto (@JeremyOttoPxP) June 27, 2026
Some quick Twitter thoughts:
— George Malik (@georgemalik) June 27, 2026
1. I understand that the Wings have to truncate camp and its roster, but leaving TC is still sucky. LCA was always the ultimate destination.
2. The draft haul was good, but if you've never heard of these people before, again, the Wings' scouts…