from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now,
The Detroit Red Wings wanted more from Larkin this season. They wanted him to be more responsible away from the puck and they wanted him to be more error free when he is managing the puck.
Lalonde will point out plays he doesn’t like in the name of turning them into a teaching moment. Larkin isn’t spared those moments.
“Yeah there’s been some uncomfortable moments in video,” Larkin said. “That’s part of being a leader and part of being a top player. It’s meaningful when you’re in there and getting called out, because we’re all in this together and we all have to defend together and get better together. There has been some uncomfortable clips but I think it helps the group, ”
Larkin has grown as a player and a leader. Lalonde has said more than once that the team’s offense flows through Larkin.
Everyone accepts that Larkin cares deeply about his team, teammates and his performance level. And everyone knows that Larkin will be even a better player when the Red Wings are deeper in offensive talent.
Does anyone else think this is a super weird piece? He was far and away their best player on what still ended up being a pretty bad team. I know that alone doesnt win a Cup but is calling Larkin out at all productive? He did very well with the pieces around him and should only improve as he has to carry less weight. I just dont get this being in the press.
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