Larkin, as an alternate captain, will represent Team USA at the World Championship, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin has extensive international experience for a 20-year-old, having appeared in one global tournament or another every year since claiming a bronze medal for the American squad at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. In his second NHL season, Larkin struggled along with the rest of the Red Wings, experiencing a 12-point slide and going from a team-leading plus-11 rating to a minus-28 mark this year. The Michigan native said he's aware that it takes mental toughness to improve his game, and he can focus on that important element with his leadership role at Worlds.