Dylan Larkin expands trade list to ten NHL teams amid Red Wings stalemate

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has reportedly broadened his list of preferred trade destinations to ten teams as he seeks a move away from the club. Initial reporting in June named only the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights, but the list now includes the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Utah Mammoth, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche, according to Detroit Free Press reporter Helene St. James.

Larkin’s contract contains a full no-trade clause through the 2027-28 season, and he requested a trade during the offseason. The Red Wings responded by removing his captaincy. After beginning the season on injured reserve, Larkin has appeared in seven of the first nine games, recording one goal and four assists while playing on the second line with Viktor Arvidsson and Lucas Raymond.

The player’s deal runs through the 2030-31 season with an average annual value of $8.7 million, and includes trade protections for the remaining five years. Despite reported interest from the Montreal Canadiens, the Canadiens do not appear on Larkin’s list, and a source told ESPN that Larkin is not seeking a trade to a Canadian team.

St. James noted that Detroit may need to pursue a multi-team deal to satisfy all parties, potentially involving a top prospect or several first-round picks in exchange for a “value-now” center. The trade effort is further complicated by the Red Wings’ lack of a permanent general manager since the July dismissal of Steve Yzerman. Former assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff is serving as interim GM and has been handling other roster moves, including a seven-year, $91 million extension for Alex DeBrincat and ongoing talks with restricted-free-agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson.

Horcoff has said a rebuild is “out of the question,” and he has until Dec. 1 to finalize Edvinsson’s contract while continuing to explore trade options for Larkin.