It appears the Detroit Red Wings are finally making progress in hiring a new general manager. When they’ve finished whatever small adjustment period is required, the new management team must accept the reality they face regarding a Dylan Larkin trade return. The hypothetical new Red Wings front office loses nothing by at least asking Larkin if he’d be willing to rescind his trade request and lead the Detroit Red Wings into 2026-27. That’s the path Detroit’s new management should take on a Dylan Larkin return, even if it doesn’t seem possible this season. To do it, the new front office must accept reality on a Dylan Larkin trade return.