The Detroit Red Wings have one more important piece of business to take care of before training camp - sign Dylan Larkin.
They're not concerned about it because they anticipate no problems getting it done, whether it's finalized shortly or next month.
The Red Wings, a source said, have been pushing for five years. Larkin and his representatives are seeking six years. Chances are it'll be in the $6 million-a-year range.
The Red Wings are comfortable locking up Larkin to a long-term deal at age 22 (on July 30) because he is more proven than other young forwards they signed to two-year bridge deals earlier this month (Anthony Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou).