Dylan Larkin Suspended by Red Wings as Trade Talks Stall
A possible change to Larkin’s 10-team no-trade list could widen or shrink Detroit’s pool of buyers and shift negotiations over the club’s steep asking price.
Overview
- The Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin without pay after he told the team he will not play for Detroit while he waits to be traded, and the club formally took the step on Oct. 29.
- Detroit has set a high asking price that insiders describe as two A-grade prospects, a top-nine NHL-ready forward and a first-round pick, and the team says it prefers immediate roster help over only future assets.
- The Minnesota Wild have been the most persistent suitor and have offered multiple packages — including several first-round picks and roster players — but they are frustrated because Detroit rejects Danila Yurov as a centerpiece.
- The Washington Capitals have engaged with Detroit to some degree and Detroit assistant GM Kris Draper was observed scouting recent Capitals games, signaling continued interest from other teams on Larkin’s list.
- NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported Larkin could add or remove teams from his 10-team list in the next 24 to 48 hours, a development that could materially change which clubs can complete a deal given Larkin’s $8.7 million cap hit and the daily salary forfeits he is incurring.