7 Year Old Video of Prodigal NHL Star Becoming Fastest Skater Resurfaces Amidst New All Star Showcase

The NHL All-star competition is in full swing today. While the skaters compete for the first spot, the occasion calls for a throwback to the time when Dyan Larkin broke the two-decade-old record. Not missing the opportunity to reminisce about the moment, Woodward Sports Network tweeted the video of the iconic time.

Dyan Larkin, 26, was still a teenager when he claimed the title of the “Fastest Skater.” The 19-year-old Larkin completed the lap in 13.172 seconds on the Bridgestone Arena Ice surface in 2016. Doing so he broke the record Mike Granter created in 1996 by finishing the said lap in 13.386 seconds. Larkin broke the record that was created before he was even born, and to date, holds the said record.

Throwback to Dylan Larkin rewriting history

On 4th February, Woodward Sports Network shared a video capturing the legendary moment when Dylan Larkin cemented his name in history. Giving the rightful credit to the NHL for the video, they wrote, “A look back when Dylan Larkin broke the fastest skater record and still holds that crown. 👑 #LGRW 🎥:@NHL”

In just a little over 12 hours, the post had been viewed more than 2000 times. Fans couldn’t help but share their opinion after coming across the video again.

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Fans have mixed opinions while reviewing the iconic moment

Soon after the video was uploaded, fans shared their thoughts in the comments section. One happy fan wrote, “That’s my captain worth 9 mill #LGRW #GodT.” However, the reviews weren’t all positive.

Some user was upset that Dylan Larkin got a kick-start for his lap. One such fan commented, “Because they allowed him to take a skating start which they stopped doing after.” Agreeing with the opinion another one added, “Yeah, kinda unfair when you get to start back at the blue and you’re almost at full speed when they start the clock.”

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A third fan wrote, “A damn shame he can’t dangle @ full tilt like Federov did … he’d easily have a + rating for his career and command 9milli + a year.” As Larkin completes one more year of holding the record, let us know what you think about the feat.