New NHL Trade Rumors on Dylan Larkin After 'Escalated' Talks Around Red Wings Star
The monthslong standoff between the Detroit Red Wings and former captain Dylan Larkin could be nearing a conclusion.
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The monthslong standoff between the Detroit Red Wings and former captain Dylan Larkin could be nearing a conclusion.
Dylan Larkin has officially been suspended by the Detroit Red Wings without pay after informing the organization he will no longer play for the team as he awaits a trade, it was announced Thursday.
Patrick Kane returns to Little Caesars Arena in a Chicago Blackhawks uniform to face the Detroit Red Wings amid lingering Dylan Larkin trade drama. The 2026‑27 season has been rocky for both clubs, with the Red Wings denying any imminent trade for captain Larkin and Kane signing a two‑year, $16 million deal to rejoin Chicago. While Kane acknowledges the fierce rivalry and appreciates former Detroit fans, he says the game won’t solve the larger issues each side faces. Their on‑ice matchup now pits Kane against Larkin, who remains in Detroit despite his trade request.
Red Wings GM Shawn Horcoff is preparing a statement on Dylan Larkin amid reports the veteran center will be held out until traded.
Detroit’s interim GM Shawn Horcoff says the Red Wings won’t trade captain Dylan Larkin without an elite return, thanks to the forward’s contract structure. Larkin’s eight‑year, $69.6 million extension, signed in March 2023, front‑loaded $31 million in cash, leaving an $8.7 million cap hit but only about $8 million in actual salary per year. This makes him a cost‑effective top‑six center for contenders, yet Horcoff rejects lowball and future‑heavy offers, demanding a proven young center or a multi‑team package before the deadline. Potential suitors include the Wild, Bruins and Canadiens.
Dylan Larkin has been at the forefront of trade rumors this year ever since his trade request out of the Detroit Red Wings in the off-season. It appears that this file may finally be settled.
Detroit's rookies are producing early, and Anton Johansson says the veterans around them are the reason. #LGRW
Dylan Larkin will not play against Chicago, and Elliotte Friedman reports the Red Wings may keep him sidelined until he is traded.
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan announces Dylan Larkin will sit out Thursday's game as trade discussions heat up, according to sources cited by Pierre LeBrun and Elliotte Friedman. GM Shawn Horcoff is expected to address the situation later today. While escalated talks don't guarantee an immediate move, insiders suggest Larkin may remain out until a deal materializes, potentially accelerating his departure.
Dylan Larkin, who asked for a trade after ten straight missed playoffs, sits out Detroit's Thursday matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks as coach Todd McLellan confirms his absence. Insider Elliotte Friedman reports GM Shawn Horcoff will address the situation, while TSN's Pierre LeBrun says trade talks have intensified, though a deal isn’t imminent. Larkin, stripped of his captaincy, has 2 goals and 4 assists in 10 games this season and ranks tenth in franchise history for both goals (278) and points (649). The news fuels speculation that a blockbuster trade could finally materialize.
The Detroit Red Wings appear set to start John Gibson against Chicago, while Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton return to the ice.
Dylan Larkin remains on Detroit’s roster but sits out his second straight game, escalating his trade request and planning to miss the foreseeable future, while interim GM Shawn Horcoff prepares a statement amid slow trade activity. The Red Wings are set to host their first home game in two weeks, featuring a surprising return of Patrick Kane to the lineup. Meanwhile, rookie goalie Michal Postava earns praise in his NHL debut, and Swedish prospect Charlie Forslund (1‑0 win in Sweden, 8 points in 15 games) draws fan interest. The post also recaps recent NHL news, including Penguins roster tweaks, a 5‑2 Flyers loss to the Capitals, and Colorado’s dominant win over New Jersey.
Shawn Horcoff has decisions to make on Simon Edvinsson and Dylan Larkin, and only one has a clock. #RedWings
The Oilers bounce back with a 4‑0 victory over the Calgary Flames, highlighted by Connor McDavid breaking the NHL record for most consecutive games with an assist to start a season (13 straight) and maintaining a 2.77 points‑per‑game pace. McDavid’s assist on Mathieu Joseph’s goal set the new streak, while Tristan Jarry delivers his first shutout of the year, stopping 23 shots to secure the win. The dominant performance ends a rough stretch against the Leafs and Red Wings and gives Edmonton momentum heading into a road trip, showcasing depth scoring and solid goaltending.
The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season slump has exposed a glaring need for a true top‑six center to pair with Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone. After a three‑game winning stretch, the team fell to a 3‑8‑4 record, prompting captain Sean Couturier to admit they’ve been soft in battles. Trade rumors swirl around acquiring a center by moving a winger, with Owen Tippett the likely candidate. Options on the table include Seattle’s Matty Beniers, Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, and Boston’s Pavel Zacha, though Larkin appears the only player who could immediately elevate the roster. Meanwhile, the Flyers’ playoff odds have slipped from +400 to +560, underscoring the urgency of a roster fix.
Dylan Larkin missed the Detroit Red Wings’ practice on Oct. 28, and within hours his absence had the trade rumor mill running again. The explanation turned out to be simple.…
The Minnesota Wild are still the front‑runners to acquire Detroit Red Wings veteran center Dylan Larkin, according to insider David Pagnotta. Larkin’s 10‑team no‑trade list already includes Minnesota, giving GM Bill Guerin an administrative edge and allowing him to propose futures‑based packages with high draft capital. The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens remain on the sidelines, but could jump into the race if Larkin expands his approved list beyond the current ten teams. Both clubs need a top‑six center—Boston to fill a No. 1 role, Montreal with a deep asset pool—so the trade market could widen, though Minnesota currently holds the clearest path.
Tonight at Little Caesars Arena the Detroit Red Wings (5‑4‑3) host the Chicago Blackhawks (4‑8‑0). Detroit, three points out of a playoff spot and ranked 21st, enters the game on a 4‑1‑3 stretch and boasts a strong rookie, Michael Brandsegg‑Nygard, who leads the team with eight points and 54 hits. Chicago, sitting 31st in the league, features returning star Patrick Kane, now in his second stint with the Blackhawks, and goalie Spencer Knight, who tops the NHL in high‑danger saves. John Gibson starts for Detroit, with Daniil Tarasov listed as backup if cleared.
Darren Dreger identifies Montreal and Boston as potential Dylan Larkin trade destinations, but one major obstacle remains for the Detroit Red Wings.
The Detroit Red Wings face off against former wing Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time since his return to Chicago in April 2026. Kane, a 2007 No. 1 overall pick, left Detroit after a 2½‑year stint that saw him earn his 500th regular‑season goal and become the highest‑scoring American‑born player, but couldn’t end the Wings’ playoff drought. Coaches and teammates praise his leadership and locker‑room influence. The matchup revisits a 4‑3 overtime Blackhawks win from four years earlier, as Detroit seeks to improve its .500 record heading into October’s final games.
Dylan Larkin's trade request remains stalled as the Detroit Red Wings show no urgency to move their former captain. Despite rumors of behind‑the‑scenes deals and criticism of the Wings' asking price, no offer has materialized for the 2026‑27 season. Analyst Frank Seravalli warned Larkin could soon pressure Detroit, even considering legal action, though the player is locked into an $8.7 million, four‑and‑a‑half‑year contract through 2030‑31. With limited options—sit out the season or pursue a lawsuit—Larkin’s dispute stays in a tense “cold‑war” state, leaving fans to wonder when the next move will come.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jacob Fowler’s shutout against the St. Louis Blues set a Canadiens rookie record for most saves in a single game. [ NHL ] With Fowler’s white-hot play and the defensive team jelling, the Canadiens have little reason to worry while Nick Suzuki recovers from injury. [ Montreal Gazette ] A Dylan Larkin trade to Montreal would hinge on the Detroit Red Wings finding out whether he’d be willing to join the Canadiens. [ Sportsnet ] Jakub Dobeš, ...
The Detroit Red Wings avoid a disastrous start, improving to a 5‑4‑3 record after a 4‑1 opening slide. Coach Todd McLellan’s offseason structural tweaks are paying off, with young forwards Emmitt Finnie and Michael Brandsegg‑Nygard adding punch. Detroit’s wins come on razor‑thin margins – a league‑leading three game‑tying goals in the last two minutes – while losses often swing by two‑plus goals. Defenseman Moritz Seider notes the team needs to turn tight games into bigger victories as the trade‑request saga around Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson’s absence looms. With two October games left, the Wings are fighting for playoff relevance.
The Detroit Red Wings stumble into November tied for last in the Atlantic Division, six points behind the leader, as trade requests from Dylan Larkin and defenseman Simon Edvinsson loom. While Viktor Arvidsson shines and Alex DeBrincat re‑signs, the team’s inconsistent play spurs calls for an "overreaction" trade. ClutchPoints argues Detroit should move Larkin to the Montreal Canadiens—who loudly demanded him after a October 10 game—citing the Habs’ need for a second‑line center while Larkin’s trade list expands to ten teams. The article suggests sealing the deal now could end the distraction and give both clubs a clearer path forward.
The San Jose Sharks, sitting 6-6-1 and fourth in the Pacific Division, are eyeing a trade for Red Wings’ defenceman Simon Edvinsson. The 23‑year‑old, a 2021 sixth‑overall pick who has logged 175 NHL games with 19 goals and 41 assists, remains unsigned and is training in Sweden. In return, San Jose could part with young forwards like 2022‑23 first‑rounder Filip Bystedt—who just earned an NHL call‑up—or 2023‑24 pick Quentin Musty, both seen as potential rebuild pieces for Detroit. The deal would give the Sharks a proven blueliner to bolster a defense that still leans on veterans, while offering Detroit promising prospects for the future.