The Journey: Dylan Larkin

Kevin LeBlanc

2015-06-20

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Looking ahead to the fantasy upside of Dylan Larkin …

In this week's edition of The Journey we take a look at Detroit's Dylan Larkin, a hometown product that will have a big impact on the Red Wings future.

As a native of Waterford, Michigan, Larkin grew up with the Detroit Red Wings organization right in his backyard. From a young age, he was a member of the vaunted Belle Tire 96's playing alongside fellow prospects Alex Nedeljkovic, Zach Werenski, Ryan Mantha and Brendan Perlini.

His path next led him to the US National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With the U18 National team, Larkin often played second fiddle to the top line of Jack Eichel, Alex Tuch, and Sonny Milano. Even though he was the second-line center and often tabbed in a shut down role, he still managed to thrive offensively, putting up 56 points in 60 games. It was in Ann Arbor where Larkin developed the two-way game he possesses today.

After being selected as the 15th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, there may not be another American prospect outside of Eichel that had a better 2014-15 season then Larkin.

Dobber Prospect Rank: 36^th overall prospect in Dobber Hockey's Top 215

Fantasy Outlook: A-

Pros: Speed, Possession, Playmaking, Compete Level, Leadership

Cons: Continue to improve strength and face-off ability

Anticipated NHL Arrival: My personal feeling is Larkin spends time with the Red Wings in 2015-16. However, he could start the season in Grand Rapids, if Detroit sticks with their philosophy of bringing prospects along slowly.

Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Xpy07SuT0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU2VyS6pAUY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ThghQHR4Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSAoXup0jw4

Larkin’s EliteProspects Page

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Apr 13 - 13:04	N.J	vs	NYI
Apr 13 - 13:04	OTT	vs	PHI
Apr 13 - 15:04	PIT	vs	BOS
Apr 13 - 17:04	CAR	vs	TOR
Apr 13 - 18:04	T.B	vs	BUF
Apr 13 - 18:04	WSH	vs	CBJ
Apr 13 - 19:04	WPG	vs	EDM
Apr 13 - 20:04	CGY	vs	S.J
Apr 13 - 22:04	ANA	vs	COL

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	ALEXANDER NIKISHIN	CAR
	MAX DOMI	TOR
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	QUINTON BYFIELD	L.A
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	ILYA SOROKIN	NYI
	ANTHONY STOLARZ	TOR
	JET GREAVES	CBJ
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	Frequency	ARI Players
	25.8	NICK SCHMALTZ ALEXANDER KERFOOT CLAYTON KELLER
	17.5	DYLAN GUENTHER LAWSON CROUSE LOGAN COOLEY
	17.2	AKU RATY JACK MCBAIN MATIAS MACCELLI

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