Red Wings re-sign Larkin to five-year deal

[August 11, 2018]    The Detroit Red Wings signed center Dylan Larkin to a five-year extension on Friday, the team announced.

Dylan Larkin of the U.S. celebrates with teammates after scoring. REUTERS/David W Cerny

The contract is worth $30.5 million, according to multiple reports.

Larkin, 22, was a restricted free agent after scoring a career-best 63 points last season. He had 16 goals and a career-high 47 assists.

Larkin scored a career-best 23 goals as a rookie in 2015-16. He has 56 goals and 84 assists (140 points) in three NHL seasons.

Larkin was a first-round pick (15th overall) in 2014.

--Field Level Media

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