Paul Bissonette confronts Dylan Larkin over contract status

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin can become an unrestricted free agent following this season. 

Over the course of his career that began in 2015, Larkin has become one of the most popular players on the roster, and was officially named captain of the team prior to the 2020-21 season. Prior to the arrival of current GM Steve Yzerman, Larkin was inked to a long-term extension by Detroit in August of 2018 by Ken Holland that carried a salary cap hit of $6.1 million. And that deal happens to be expiring in the summer. 

Larkin also made the news earlier during the offseason when it was announced that he changed his professional representation, moving on from KO Sports, and is now being represented by Matt Williams, Pat Brisson and CAA, who represent the likes of John Tavares, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Anze Kopitar. 

Prior to tonight's game, analyst Paul Bissonnette decided to directly confront Larkin over his contract status during a live televised interview. 

"Do you think you'll still have a Red Wings sweater on next season?" Bissonnette asked. "I know you guys are going back and forth in contract negotiations, how are things proceeding and do you think you guys will meet somewhere?" 

"I sure hope so," Larkin said before chuckling. "I have a game to play in 15 minutes, I'm excited to be wearing a jersey and playing in the National Hockey League tonight....and yeah, I hope I'm here." 

Take a full look at the humorous exchange below: