The Internet's Favorite Wage Tracker Is Back With a New Target: Dylan Larkin

If you followed the Connor Hellebuyck trade saga even a little bit, you probably stumbled across Hellebucks.com at some point. The site became a viral sensation among hockey fans as it meticulously counted every dollar the star goaltender lost during his suspension from the Winnipeg Jets. Well, the anonymous mastermind behind that project clearly isn't done having fun, because there's a brand new website making the rounds.

From Hellebucks to LarkinLosses

The same creator, who identifies only as a Jets fan "with a knack for numbers," has launched LarkinLosses.com in the wake of Dylan Larkin's suspension without pay by the Detroit Red Wings. The site will do exactly what you'd expect: track every cent the former Red Wings captain is forfeiting while he sits out and waits for a trade away from the only NHL organization he's ever called home.

Larkin's suspension came down on Thursday after the forward reportedly indicated he would not suit up for the team. With his current contract, Larkin stands to lose north of $41,000 per day that he remains suspended. That's a staggering number, and the kind of figure that makes for a very compelling real-time counter on a website.

The creator clearly has a proven track record for this sort of thing. According to the data on Hellebucks.com, Hellebuyck racked up $927,835 in lost wages over a 24-day suspension before he was finally shipped to the New Jersey Devils on October 23rd. That's nearly a million dollars gone before the situation resolved itself.

What This Means for Larkin and Detroit

The existence of these wage-tracking websites has become something of a cultural barometer for how messy player-team divorces have gotten in the NHL. Larkin's situation in Detroit is particularly emotional given that he's been the face of the franchise through some incredibly lean years. He wore the "C" through rebuilds and losing seasons, and now the relationship has deteriorated to the point of a suspension without pay.

The longer Larkin remains in limbo, the higher that counter on LarkinLosses.com is going to climb. At over $41,000 per day, the financial toll adds up fast. If his situation drags on anywhere near as long as Hellebuyck's did, Larkin could be looking at a seven-figure hit to his earnings before a trade is finalized.

For now, all eyes are on Detroit's front office to see how quickly they can find a trade partner. Every day that passes without a deal is another day the internet's favorite anonymous accountant gets to update their newest creation.