Report: Dylan Larkin's camp unhappy with latest contract offer

Over the course of his career that began in 2015, Detroit Red Wings forward 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 after this season. 

Larkin's camp will certainly be looking at comparable deals that have been signed throughout the NHL, including New York Islanders forward Matt Barzal agreeing to an eight year, $73.2 million (AAV of $9.15 million) deal as well as Nashville Predators forward Flip Forsberg inking an eight year, $68 million (AAV of $8.5 million) deal. 

But the latest news from NHL Insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period isn't encouraging to fans hoping to see Larkin in the Motor City for the long term. 

He writes: 

"He has made it clear publicly that he wants to stay in Detroit beyond this season, and without question the Red Wings would like to get him locked up to an extension. But multiple sources told me earlier today that the two sides remain far apart in negotiations. The Red Wings recently presented Larkin’s camp with a new offer – believed to have been presented this week – and it was “not received well,” one source said.

Larkin’s agent Pat Brisson declined to comment on negotiations, though the two sides remain in discussions despite a sizeable gap in demands.

As I explained in our latest edition of Market Rumblings, term is not believed to be the issue as both sides would like to work out a long-term contract, perhaps the max eight-years. It’s not surprise the debate seems to revolve around the dollars." 

Red Wings fans, do you anticipate a deal getting eventually worked out between the two sides?