40. Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin was born to be a Detroit Red Wing.

From Waterford, Michigan, Larkin played in the U.S. Junior system and would play for the Michigan Wolverines in college.  Drafted in 2014 in the First Round, Larkin joined the Red Wings organization in 2015 where he was assigned to their AHL affiliate for the playoffs, but would make Detroit’s roster in the following season.

As a rookie, Larkin made the All-Star Team, and was fifth in Calder voting after a 45 Point year.  The Center struggled in his sophomore year, but he improved in the seasons after, even on a team that was not very good.  Larkin scored 73 Points in 2019/19 and had 69 in 2021/22 where he was an All-Star for his second time.

Last year, Larkin went to his third All-Star Game, scoring 79 Points, which is current best.  He is currently Detroit’s top player, and is in a good position to make a jump on this list.