Larkin Adds Six More Teams to Approved Trade Destinations
Dylan Larkin has increased the number of teams he would accept a trade to from four to ten, according to a Detroit Free Press report. The new clubs include Carolina, Colorado, New Jersey, Tampa Bay, Utah and Washington, while Dallas, Florida, Minnesota and Vegas remain on the list. Detroit interim GM Shawn Horcoff is seeking a package with multiple high-end assets, and Larkin controls the process with a contract that runs through 2030-31.
Dylan Larkin’s approved destinations have grown from four clubs to ten, per Helene St. James. Carolina, Colorado, New Jersey, Tampa Bay, Utah and Washington joined Dallas, Florida, Minnesota and Vegas. Every listed team is U.S.-based; Montreal remains absent despite fans chanting for him during a Detroit visit.
Interim GM Shawn Horcoff is reportedly seeking three or four assets, including two elite prospects, a top-nine forward and a first-rounder. Larkin, signed through 2030-31 at $8.7M, controls his destination. He has one goal and two assists in six games after Detroit removed his captaincy in September.
The Larkin saga may affect Red Wings fans, teammates, and front-office planning, as uncertainty could linger until a deal is made. A broader trade market might shift if Detroit acquires futures, potentially altering other clubs’ timelines. For supporters, the emotional impact could be significant, especially after his captaincy removal. The outcome may also shape how players with trade protection influence roster moves.