Boston Bruins Push to Join Dylan Larkin’s Trade Preference List

The Boston Bruins are seeking to be added to Dylan Larkin’s list of acceptable trade destinations, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Despite ongoing interest from the Red Wings’ scouts in Boston and other cities, Detroit has rejected all offers from the current 10-team list. The Bruins, with ample cap space and a need for top-line center depth, remain hopeful despite Larkin’s no-trade clause.

The Boston Bruins are actively seeking to be added to Dylan Larkin’s list of acceptable trade destinations, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, who reported on November 3, 2026, that Detroit Red Wings scouts, including director Kris Draper, have been attending games in Boston and other cities to evaluate potential suitors. Larkin, who has a full no-trade clause, remains on the sidelines since walking away from the team on October 29 and was suspended without pay by Detroit. His current list of 10 acceptable teams—Minnesota, Vegas, Florida, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Colorado, Washington, Carolina, New Jersey, and Utah—has not changed despite ongoing negotiations. The Red Wings have rejected all offers from those teams, asserting that none have been sufficient. Boston, with $7.9 million in cap space and a need for top-line center depth, is among the clubs hoping to join the list. The Bruins’ current center group includes Pavel Zacha, Fraser Minten, Elias Lindholm, and Matthew Poitras, who was injured during a recent game. Larkin’s $8.7 million cap hit through 2030-31 makes him a significant asset, but his no-trade clause limits movement unless he consents. Meanwhile, Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes and Buffalo have also inquired, though neither has made progress. The Red Wings’ interim GM Shawn Horcoff continues talks with other GMs, but no team outside the list has been formally proposed to Larkin’s agents at CAA, who believe a deal can still be reached within the existing 10-team fr