The Philadelphia Flyers are intensifying trade talks for a blueline upgrade alongside their hunt for a top‑six center. General manager Keith Jones targets Calgary’s stay‑at‑home defenseman Zach Whitecloud, a 29‑year‑old whose $2.75 M AAV makes him an affordable, reliable option. The club also eyes Detroit’s 23‑year‑old Simon Edvinsson, a high‑upside two‑way top‑pairing D‑man, though acquiring him would demand hefty assets and a $10 M‑plus extension. With $11.9 M in cap space, the Flyers must weigh cost versus need as they aim to restore the hard‑defending identity they lacked this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks face a defensive crunch Thursday as Alex Vlasic is listed questionable with illness and Bowen Byram remains out with an upper‑body injury. Both left‑shot defensemen could miss the 6:30 p.m. CT clash at Little Caesars Arena against the Detroit Red Wings, leaving Chicago with only three left‑handed blueliners. Vlasic missed the morning skate in Detroit and his status for Saturday’s game at Boston is also uncertain. Byram, sidelined since the Oct. 13 win over Pittsburgh, is day‑to‑day, marking his sixth straight miss.
The Chicago Blackhawks travel to Detroit to face the Red Wings on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, with puck drop at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 ET, 4:30 PT) at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup streams nationally on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu (SN+ in Canada) – there’s no local TV broadcast. Radio coverage is on WGN 720 AM (Chicago) and 97.1 FM (Detroit). The Blackhawks (4‑8‑0) seek their first road win, while the Red Wings (5‑4‑3) return home after a four‑game road stretch, led by Alex DeBrincat (13 points). Odds list Detroit as -180 favorites.
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled Sheldon Dries under emergency conditions as Dylan Larkin remains out of the lineup amid escalating trade discussions.
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Jacob Tye break down the latest development around Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings, the Winnipeg Jets’ struggling offense, and more.
Dylan Larkin has declared he won’t play for Detroit until he’s traded, reigniting interest from several clubs. Emily Kaplan reports the Washington Capitals and Utah Mammoth have had no recent talks with the Red Wings, despite past speculation about Ryan Leonard. The Minnesota Wild is said to have the strongest, most aggressive offer so far, while former NHLer Jordan Schmaltz hints the New Jersey Devils may soon close a deal, potentially pairing Larkin with teammates Jack Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck. The trade saga remains fluid as the deadline approaches.
Dylan Larkin feels that he's given the Detroit Red Wings enough time to find a suitable trade. The Buffalo Sabres have tried to get in on talks.
Dylan Larkin feels that he's given the Detroit Red Wings enough time to find a suitable trade. The Buffalo Sabres have tried to get in on talks.
The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly expected to suspend Dylan Larkin without pay after the center decided not to play while awaiting a trade.
Larkin has been at the forefront of trade conversations since requesting to be dealt from Detroit.
Dylan Larkin's agent Pat Brisson delivers a blunt statement as the former Red Wings captain decides not to play while awaiting a trade.
Former Detroit captain Dylan Larkin tells the Red Wings he will not suit up again until he is traded, sources say. After requesting a trade over the summer, losing the captaincy on Sept. 11 and being booed at the home opener, Larkin met with agent Pat Brisson in Detroit and announced his stance. Coach Todd McLellan confirms Larkin will sit out the upcoming game against Chicago, and interim GM Shawn Horcoff will address the issue. Larkin, who has a no‑trade clause, has a 10‑team list—including Minnesota, Florida, Vegas and Washington—but rules out Canadian clubs. He currently holds two goals and four assists in 10 games.
The Montreal Canadiens have been linked to several interesting names over the past few months, but Dylan Larkin might be one of the biggest yet. With rumours surrounding the Detroit Red Wings captain’s future and the possibility of him expanding his list of acceptable trade destinations, Montreal could become an interesting team to watch. Of course, nothing is guaranteed, and Larkin would have significant control over where he ends up. However, considering the Canadiens’ need for another legit...
Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin tells the Red Wings he won’t play again until a trade is finalized, saying he’s “had enough” after months of negotiations since his May request. Insiders confirm Larkin sat out Thursday’s game, hoping to speed up a deal, while Detroit’s front office maintains a high acquisition bar. Coach Todd McLellan confirms the sit‑out, and the team may suspend Larkin, costing him $41,237.11 per day, similar to Connor Hellebuyck’s recent situation. With the Wings facing the Chicago Blackhawks later Thursday, the saga remains fluid as Larkin expands his target list to twelve teams.
The Calgary Flames have held preliminary talks with Morgan Frost. Could the Detroit Red Wings change their view on Danila Yurov?
A new Dylan Larkin rumor points to the New Jersey Devils as a possible trade destination, with confirmed discussions between the Devils and Red Wings.
Dylan Larkin's agent visited Detroit Wednesday as the Red Wings work to clarify his situation ahead of Thursday's game against Chicago.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, trade speculation around Dylan Larkin is heating up in Detroit as the Red Wings appear to be pulling him from the lineup until a trade is made.…
The Chicago Blackhawks travel to Detroit Thursday night for a showdown with the Red Wings, who sit at 5‑4‑3 but are dead‑last in the Atlantic Division after 12 games. Both clubs boast middling records, and Detroit just returned from a four‑game road swing that ended evenly. The preview weighs the matchup’s implications in a tightly contested division and assesses each team’s recent form.
The Colorado Avalanche announce their hometown remix jersey schedule, debuting the new white‑and‑blue‑silver design on Nov. 7 against the Detroit Red Wings at Ball Arena. The Avs will wear the jerseys six times this season—five home games and one road outing—after the league‑wide jersey reveal on Nov. 2. A leaked preview from Jersey Nerds hinted at the look, but the official design will be confirmed at the November 2 unveiling.
Detroit has taken Dylan Larkin off the ice to protect his $8.7 million trade value as rumors swirl about a blockbuster move. Insider Frank Seravalli says interim GM Shawn Horcoff benches the 30‑year‑old center after Larkin’s camp pressured the club, aiming to avoid injury before a deal materializes. The Wild, Canadiens and Bruins are among the suitors, and Horcoff is expected to address the situation soon, signaling the end of Larkin’s decade‑long tenure in Detroit.
Nashville is reportedly in on Simon Edvinsson, and Detroit's price would cost the Predators real prospects. #LGRW
The Blackhawks (4-8-0) travel to Detroit for their first road game in 21 days, taking on the Red Wings (5-4-3) Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT. Patrick Kane, now with Chicago, returns to Detroit one assist shy of 900 career assists. Chicago rides a 2‑1 win over LA, with Roman Kantserov scoring and Spencer Knight posting a 25‑save shutout, but has managed just four goals in its last four games. Detroit comes off a 4‑3 shootout win over Edmonton, yet rookie forward Dylan Larkin is sidelined amid trade talks and will miss Thursday. Both teams field altered lineups—Alex Vlasic is questionable for the Hawks, Bowen Byram misses his sixth game, and the Red Wings run an 11‑forward, seven‑defensemen roster. Goaltenders Spencer Knight (4‑6‑0) and John Gibson (3‑4‑1) square off, setting the stage for a pivotal early‑season matchup.
It's looking like the Detroit Red Wings are going to hold Dylan Larkin out of the lineup as they work on a trade. Larkin, and Simon Edvinsson talks have picked up.
It's looking like the Detroit Red Wings are going to hold Dylan Larkin out of the lineup as they work on a trade. Larkin, and Simon Edvinsson talks have picked up.