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Larkin Trade Watch: Which Team Will Snap Up Detroit's Captain?
sports1 day ago

Larkin Trade Watch: Which Team Will Snap Up Detroit's Captain?

Dylan Larkin’s trade request and full no‑move clause have fans debating where he’ll land: Florida, Minnesota, Vegas, or possibly another team, with a stay-in-Detroit option still on the table. Detroit would seek NHL-ready assets, Florida’s cap space is a factor but they’re deep at center, Minnesota is the clear need and could offer players like Danila Yurov or a first, and Vegas would contend with cap limits and rely on prospects. The poll results show Mystery Team leading (48%), followed by Minnesota (27%), then Detroit (15%), Florida (5%), and Vegas (4%).

Larkin Trade Watch Heats Up as Detroit Expands Options; Matthews Likely Return to Toronto; Werenski Rumors Quiet
sports-hockey1 day ago

Larkin Trade Watch Heats Up as Detroit Expands Options; Matthews Likely Return to Toronto; Werenski Rumors Quiet

Pro Hockey Rumors reports Dylan Larkin’s trade market is broadening beyond Detroit’s original three-team list as GM Steve Yzerman stays in contact with agent Pat Brisson; Dallas is among teams checking in, and a third-party team could be included to balance assets. Larkin, 29, had 34 goals and 67 points last season at an $8.7M cap hit. Auston Matthews appears likely to return to Toronto after cordial talks with newly hired Leafs GM John Chayka, though nothing is official. Despite chatter linking Werenski to a move due to friendship with Larkin, Columbus has received no trade request, and Werenski—who posted 22 goals and 81 points with Norris Trophy honors while logging heavy minutes—has two years left on his contract. The piece also includes a reader poll on Larkin’s destination.

Yzerman’s Larkin Dilemma: A History of Tough Trades
sports2 days ago

Yzerman’s Larkin Dilemma: A History of Tough Trades

Steve Yzerman faces Dylan Larkin’s public trade request by leaning on a history of hard negotiations in Tampa Bay: he moved Martin St. Louis to the Rangers for a strong return in 2014 and held the line with Jonathan Drouin before trading him for Mikhail Sergachev in 2017. With Larkin likely to name destinations (including the Wild) and a five-year deal with a no-trade clause, Detroit’s GM will seek maximum value rather than simply appeasing the captain, aiming to shape the franchise’s future regardless of how painful the process may be.

Larkin Narrows Trade Options to Three Teams, Limiting Wings' Leverage
sports3 days ago

Larkin Narrows Trade Options to Three Teams, Limiting Wings' Leverage

Dylan Larkin has told the Detroit Red Wings he will waive his no-trade clause for only three teams—Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, and Florida Panthers—restricting Detroit's ability to drive a big trade. With five years left on his eight-year, $69.6 million contract and a full no-trade clause through 2027-28, Larkin's narrow list complicates management's trade planning. The teams on his list are strong Cup contenders (and two operate in no-income-tax states), and the move could force Yzerman to negotiate a smaller package or persuade Larkin to broaden his destinations. Larkin, who posted 67 points in 74 games this season, remains Wings captain with limited playoff experience.

Larkin Open to Trade as Wings Navigate Contender Chase Ahead of 2026 Draft
sports4 days ago

Larkin Open to Trade as Wings Navigate Contender Chase Ahead of 2026 Draft

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin is reportedly willing to waive his no-trade clause for a trade to a contender, with Florida, Vegas and Minnesota named as likely destinations and Islanders, Ducks and Lightning also floated; Detroit’s ability to move him is complicated by his 8.7M AAV, the no-trade clause, and a reportedly frosty relationship with GM Steve Yzerman. Larkin, 29, had 34 goals and 33 assists this season and is under contract through 2030-31, so the Wings could seek a strong return but cap realities for top suitors may force a more modest package as they pursue options ahead of the 2026 draft.

Larkin on the Move? Contenders Eye Detroit’s Captain
sportsnhl4 days ago

Larkin on the Move? Contenders Eye Detroit’s Captain

Dylan Larkin has a full no-trade clause, and while he hasn’t publicly named a destination, reports say he provided teams on his approved list; multiple franchises—led by the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars—are viewed as strong fits, with trade talk centering on swaps of centers, prospects, and draft picks as Detroit balances cap and contingency options.

Dylan Larkin Eyes Three Destinations in Trade Speculation
sports4 days ago

Dylan Larkin Eyes Three Destinations in Trade Speculation

Dylan Larkin reportedly has a short list of preferred destinations—Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Minnesota Wild—after asking to be traded, per Helene St. James and Pierre LeBrun. The Red Wings captain, 29, posted 67 points in 74 games this season and has five years left on an eight-year, $8.7M cap-hit contract, with a full no-trade clause for the next two seasons and a 10-team list thereafter. Any deal would need to satisfy that protection and Detroit’s price, potentially including a 2026 first-round pick and Panthers assets such as Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell, or Mackie Samoskevich rights; Vegas would seek cap relief and notable prospects or picks to offset the cap hit; Minnesota could leverage its draft capital and goaltending assets to sweeten a swap.

Larkin Requests Trade, Sparking Interest From Wild, Bruins, Flyers, Canadiens
sports7 days ago

Larkin Requests Trade, Sparking Interest From Wild, Bruins, Flyers, Canadiens

Dylan Larkin reportedly requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, per Elliotte Friedman, and his full no-trade clause gives him control over his destination. The captain, 30, has five years left on an $8.7 million-per-year deal and could draw multiple suitors; potential landing spots include the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens as Detroit tries to rebuild and return to the playoffs.

Larkin requests trade, signaling potential Detroit Red Wings rebuild
sports8 days ago

Larkin requests trade, signaling potential Detroit Red Wings rebuild

Dylan Larkin, the Detroit Red Wings captain, has reportedly asked for a trade, a move that could reshape the franchise amid a long playoff drought and public friction with management, with his full no-trade clause adding complexity. Larkin recently celebrated Olympic gold for the U.S. and has been with Detroit for 11 seasons, a tenure that makes a multi-team deal particularly consequential for the team’s future.

Larkin requests trade as Red Wings weigh their future
sports8 days ago

Larkin requests trade as Red Wings weigh their future

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin has reportedly asked for a trade, a move complicated by his eight-year, $8.7 million AAV contract that includes a full no-trade clause through next season; while Detroit could retain him, the market for a true No. 1 center is expected to be crowded, with several teams (notably Minnesota, Montreal and Los Angeles) poised to bid if a deal materializes.

McLellan’s blunt honesty: Detroit fans deserve more as season ends in boos
sports1 month ago

McLellan’s blunt honesty: Detroit fans deserve more as season ends in boos

After Detroit’s season-ending 5-3 home loss to New Jersey, coach Todd McLellan candidly admitted the team didn’t meet fan expectations and acknowledged the boos, saying the outside noise is the fans in the arena and that they deserve accountability and an explanation for the future. While a coaching change seems unlikely, there’s growing chatter that GM Steve Yzerman could move to president of hockey operations, paving the way for a new GM; concrete moves aren’t expected immediately, but the discussion should intensify after the season.