Monday’s biggest story was the Dylan Larkin standoff, as his banner came down outside Little Caesars Arena and a new report put Kris Draper in Buffalo. Griffins captain Dominik Shine also picked up a league honor after a record-setting week.

Red Wings

Report: Kris Draper spotted at Sabres game as Friedman calls Dylan Larkin standoff a ‘staring contest’
Unconfirmed reports have the Red Wings’ assistant GM scouting in Buffalo and Elliotte Friedman calling the Larkin situation a stalemate, though neither signals a deal.

Dylan Larkin banner gone from outside Little Caesars Arena as Russian Five display replaces captain’s row
The suspended captain has disappeared from the arena’s exterior, its concourse display, and the team store shelves, and the Red Wings have not commented on the changes.

The two-week chase that made Gordie Howe the NHL’s goals king
Sixty-three years ago today, Howe ended a 14-day wait by scoring No. 545 short-handed against Montreal at the Olympia to pass Maurice Richard.

Minor Pro

Griffins captain Dominik Shine named AHL Player of the Week
The Detroit native earned the honor with five goals in three games, a week that included the first four-goal game in Griffins history.

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