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The Detroit Red Wings couldn't have gotten off to a much tougher start. After a shutout loss to the New York Rangers, The Wings followed it up with a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg, dropping to 0-2 while Larkin remains sidelined with an upper-body injury. Larkin was coming off a career-high 34 goals and 33 assists last season. Without their top center, Detroit has struggled to generate offense and has been forced to shuffle its lines early. How different do these Red Wings look when/if

Simon Edvinsson reportedly intends to attend Detroit Red Wings training camp next week, even if he hasn't signed a new contract. Edvinsson and the Red Wings remain without a deal, with negotiations reportedly waiting on Detroit's ongoing GM situation. The young defenseman showing up to camp despite the uncertainty is a positive sign. Now... GET THIS DEAL DONE.

The Dylan Larkin situation still isn't going away in Detroit. A recent NHL rumor roundup suggests the Utah Mammoth could make sense as a possible landing spot for the Red Wings captain if he remains determined to chase a Stanley Cup elsewhere. Utah has young talent, draft capital and recently added veterans to its roster. However, there's still a major question: would Larkin actually be willing to expand his trade list to include the Mammoth? For now, nothing is imminent, but