Larkin Booed, Carlo Penalized, Bobrovsky Apologizes in NHL Rumour Roundup

The roundup covers Dylan Larkin being booed during Detroit's home opener after a turbulent offseason that included a trade request. It also discusses Brandon Carlo receiving a major penalty and game misconduct for kneeing Dallas's Roope Hintz in his St. Louis debut. Finally, Sergei Bobrovsky apologized for taking attention away from Gavin McKenna's rookie lap.

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Detroit's home opener turned hostile after an offseason featuring Larkin's trade request, the GM's dismissal, and an unsigned top defenseman. Although injured and listed among scratches, Larkin was introduced, drew loud boos, waved, and exited. Paul Bissonnette criticized the handling, saying Larkin was sent back out. The Red Wings then fell behind early, were outshot 6-0, and lost 2-0 to New York, prompting a "sell the team" chant aimed at owner Chris Illitch.

St. Louis's Brandon Carlo received a five-minute major and game misconduct in his debut for kneeing Dallas's Roope Hintz. Hintz was attempting to control a pass and tried to avoid the check, but Carlo's hip struck his knee/thigh. Hintz continued on the power play. Observers debated intent because Carlo's posture looked like a clean hit and Hintz exposed his leg. No further discipline is expected. Bobrovsky later said he forgot about Gavin McKenna's rookie lap and told the Toronto rookie he pretended it was his own first game.

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