Overview
- The Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin on Thursday after he informed the club he would not play until traded, and the team said he will forfeit roughly $41,000 in salary each day he remains suspended.
- Larkin’s eight‑year, $69.6 million contract contains a full no‑trade clause that limits potential destinations and has been a central barrier to completing a deal.
- Salary‑cap pressure from Larkin’s roughly $8.7 million annual cap hit and Detroit’s demand for NHL‑ready players or premium young assets have left trade talks stalled despite active interest.
- The Minnesota Wild have been identified as the most active suitor but sources say their offers have not met Detroit’s asking price, and the club is exploring third‑team structures to bridge gaps.
- Hours after the suspension Detroit beat Chicago 4-1 with Viktor Arvidsson scoring a hat trick, and coach Todd McLellan plus players said the team is focused on moving on while negotiations continue.