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Red Wings owner responds to fan backlash
Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch addresses fan demands to sell the team amid roster turmoil.
In brief
Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch addresses fan demands to sell the team amid roster turmoil. Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch says he understands fan chants to sell the team after captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and top defenseman lacks contract. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Fan backlash
Fans began chanting to sell the Detroit Red Wings after owner Chris Ilitch faced roster turmoil.
Roster issues
Captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade this summer while top defenseman lacks contract.
Leadership change
Red Wings removed franchise legend Steve Yzerman as general manager in July.
Owner response
Chris Ilitch says he understands why fans chant to sell the team.
What to remember
Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch says he understands fan chants to sell the team after captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and top defenseman lacks contract.
