Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin may soon modify his 10-team trade list as several clubs show limited interest or fall out of contention. Prominent NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Sportsnet that the player could remove certain franchises to welcome other interested suitors.
Potential Changes to the Trade List
According to recent reports, multiple clubs currently featured on the list are either uninterested or out of the running, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, and Dallas Stars. Friedman stated that trades involving organizations like Florida, Vegas, or Colorado appear extremely unlikely, making it possible for Larkin to drop them and bring in new teams.
This adjustment could create opportunities for clubs reportedly showing strong interest, such as the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, and St. Louis Blues, to present their proposals. Friedman noted that the list modifications could materialize shortly, placing additional urgency on front offices actively pursuing the 30-year-old forward.
Active Pursuits by Capitals and Wild
Among the franchises pushing hardest for a deal are the Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild. Reports indicate the Capitals have stepped up their pursuit, centering a potential package around young Belarusian winger Ilya Protas, who has recorded nine points in his first 16 NHL games, though Detroit is reportedly seeking a center.
Meanwhile, the Wild have submitted what they consider a top-tier proposal designed to surpass competing offers from teams on Larkin’s approved list. That package reportedly features young former first-round selection Danila Yurov alongside multiple first-round draft picks.
Friedman added that Larkin likely knows about these active proposals and is currently sitting out of the Red Wings lineup because he feels acceptable packages are available while interim general manager Shawn Horcoff evaluates his next move.
With mounting pressure on front offices and potential adjustments to the forward’s trade preferences, a resolution to the ongoing trade saga appears closer than ever for the Red Wings.
