Paul Holmgren wants to kidnap Dylan Larkin and put him in a bathroom

Paul Holmgren had high praises for the Red Wings rookie phenom Dylan Larkin this afternoon at the USA Hockey presser that would announce Philadelphia is hosting the 2016 CCM All-American Prospects Game. The thing is, he chose his words in a very odd way:

I'll admit, I was a bit concerned with the phrasing here at first, but then I got some context from folks who were watching. Obviously what Holmgren meant is that he'd like to play the Red Wings without Dylan Larkin because of how great of a player he is.

It's a weird way to say it, but hey, people are weird. When I first saw the tweet I had a very "WTF" reaction. But now I get it. Thanks for the flattering comments about our rookie, I guess?