Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday night that Larkin formally told the Red Wings he would accept trades to 10 U.S. teams, up from the three he initially approved.
- The full list published by reporters includes Florida, Minnesota, Vegas, Dallas, Washington, Carolina, Utah, Tampa Bay, New Jersey and Colorado, with no Canadian clubs on the list.
- Larkin remains under contract through 2030–31 with a full no-trade clause and an $8.7 million average annual cap hit, which gives him control of any destination and complicates matching offers.
- Detroit, now led by interim GM Shawn Horcoff, is said to be seeking immediate, NHL-ready talent in return rather than picks or long-term prospects, a demand that many suitors struggle to meet given cap and roster limits.
- Insiders say a trade could be near, but sources emphasize that cap math, positional fit and Detroit’s high asking price mean the club may need a multi-team solution or continued negotiations before a deal is completed.