Overview
- The report that Dylan Larkin asked to be traded was first published Thursday by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and was repeated by multiple outlets, with Larkin, his agent Pat Brisson and GM Steve Yzerman declining to comment.
- Larkin is 29, scored 34 goals and 67 points in 74 games in 2025-26, and is under contract through 2031 at an $8.7 million annual cap hit.
- He holds a full no-trade clause this season and next, giving him decisive control over any destination and meaning Detroit cannot complete a deal without his approval.
- League coverage says Larkin’s request stems from frustration over Detroit’s 10-season playoff drought and a strained relationship with GM Steve Yzerman, and that he will immediately become one of the NHL’s most sought-after centers.
- Any trade would be complex because Detroit is expected to demand top assets, suitor lists and cap fits will shape talks, and timing will hinge on Larkin’s willingness to waive protections, the NHL Draft, and July 1 roster moves.