Dylan Larkin Suspended as Red Wings Hold Out for Premium Trade Return

Overview

• The Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin without pay after he told the club he would not play for them, a move that has cost Larkin six-figure salary forfeitures while trade talks continue.
• NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported Larkin may alter his 10-team approved-destination list within 24 to 48 hours, a change that would immediately affect which clubs Detroit can legally negotiate with.
• Pierre LeBrun reported the Washington Capitals have ‘engaged to some level’ with Detroit about Larkin, though it is unclear how deep those talks are or what package Washington would offer.
• Interim GM Shawn Horcoff has publicly insisted Detroit will not rush a deal and is seeking immediate NHL-ready players and a premium multi-piece return rather than just picks or distant prospects.
• Larkin’s full no-trade clause and $8.7 million cap hit through 2030–31 make matching salary and finding acceptable assets difficult, so the near-term outcome hinges on whether Larkin adds viable teams or Detroit adjusts its demands.