Dylan Larkin, the captain of the Detroit Red Wings, expressed his feelings of embarrassment and insecurity on the ice as he revisited the events of December 9, where he was left unconscious after an incident during a game.
Despite being the victim, Larkin felt a range of emotions, including embarrassment, upon reviewing the footage of the incident. He highlighted concerns about player safety in the NHL, emphasizing the need for better protection and addressing unanswered questions in the sport.
Larkin, who missed four games due to the incident, recalled the play where he was punched in the back of the head and cross-checked by opposing players.
Although he acknowledged concerns about his neck, the primary focus was on the impact on his head and jaw. The captain refrained from commenting on the lack of supplementary discipline for the players involved.
His embarrassment stemmed from a belief ingrained in him to avoid lying on the ice, and he expressed frustration about not being able to prevent such situations. Larkin mentioned the difficulty in watching the incident and shared his concerns about the overall safety of players in the current state of the sport.
He pointed out the recent trend in the league, making it hard for players to feel secure and know how to protect themselves.
Larkin also discussed the support from his teammates, acknowledging the tight locker room and the absence of a key player, David Perron, who had received a suspension for defending Larkin in the aftermath of the incident.
Larkin questioned the overall message and discipline in the league and expressed his worries as a player about the lack of clarity and safety measures.
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