Dylan Larkin’s missed practice on Oct. 26 was just a maintenance day, not a trade—coach Todd McLellan confirms he’ll suit up Thursday when the Red Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks. The game also marks the much‑anticipated return of former Red Wing Patrick Kane, now earning $8 million per season with Chicago, and features a potential comeback by goalie Daniil Tarasov after his injury. Detroit, however, still battles roster setbacks as defenseman Albert Johansson is out and forwards Mason Appleton and Marco Kasper face additional weeks on the shelf. Backup net‑minder Michal Postava earned a 4‑3 shootout win over Edmonton in his NHL debut.
Bowen Byram joins the Chicago Blackhawks for their two‑game Dad’s Trip, but his availability for Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. CT showdown with the Detroit Red Wings remains undecided, coach Jeff Blishill says. The defenseman, who hasn’t played since the Oct. 13 win over Pittsburgh and missed five straight games with an upper‑body injury, skated in a morning practice in a white jersey but was still in a non‑contact gray jersey the day before. Byram, Chicago’s highest‑paid blueliner on a six‑year, $75 million deal, has also missed recent power‑play action. The Blackhawks face Detroit, then Boston Saturday, before hosting Colorado on Nov. 2.
Insider David Pagnotta says Detroit’s 23‑year‑old defenseman Simon Edvinsson may fetch a top‑two center in a trade, potentially out‑valuing former captain Dylan Larkin. While Larkin’s trade request keeps the Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens in the mix, Edvinsson’s December 1 deadline to sign an NHL contract forces the Red Wings to act quickly. Rival GMs view the young, left‑shot blue‑liner as a premium asset worth surrendering elite center talent, whereas Larkin carries a $8.7 million cap hit and a 10‑team no‑trade list. A deal for Edvinsson could solve Detroit’s immediate center need and set up a later Larkin move before the deadline.
The Edmonton Oilers place winger Zach Hyman on injured reserve after a stiff‑neck injury from a hit by Detroit’s Andres Englund, sidelining him for at least seven days and the upcoming games against Calgary, the Islanders, the Rangers, and New Jersey. Simultaneously, the club activates centre Jason Dickinson from IR, clearing him to play the Flames matchup and take the third‑line center role alongside Isaac Howard and Mathieu Joseph. Hyman has logged six games with one goal this season, while Dickinson returns from an ankle‑related setback.
Detroit’s interim GM Shawn Horcoff says a Dylan Larkin deal will likely need a third NHL team to meet the Red Wings’ demand for immediate, top‑six roster talent. Although Larkin has added ten U.S. contenders—including Minnesota, Carolina and New Jersey—to his approved list, those clubs balk at giving up an elite center. Detroit wants a proven, NHL‑ready player, not future picks, and a third franchise could absorb draft assets and cap space while supplying a suitable center. Until a suitor offers that level of value, Larkin stays in Detroit’s lineup.
The Montreal Canadiens are still eyeing Dylan Larkin, but a deal may only materialize if Detroit initiates the trade and Larkin gives his consent. Larkin, who has a no‑trade clause through 2031, has left every Canadian team off his preferred‑destination list, preferring to stay in a U.S. market. Analysts like Elliotte Friedman suggest Montreal should reverse‑engineer a proposal and wait for Detroit to present it to Larkin. With the Red Wings showing no rush to move the forward, the trade remains stalled, though insiders say prolonged negotiations could eventually wear down Larkin’s patience.
Detroit’s trade saga may soon snap as interim GM Shawn Horcoff intensifies talks to move captain Dylan Larkin and young defenseman Simon Edvinsson. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Larkin has expanded his no‑trade list to ten U.S. clubs, now including the New Jersey Devils alongside interest from Minnesota, Carolina, Colorado, Dallas, Florida, Tampa Bay, Vegas and Washington. Horcoff is actively courting rival front offices, seeking top‑tier young centers and elite prospects in exchange for the core pieces. The Red Wings remain patient, rejecting offers they deem insufficient, and will hold out for a “home‑run” return that matches Detroit’s long‑term re‑tooling plan.
The Minnesota Wild are still shaping up, with GM Bill Guerin likely to become aggressive at the trade deadline in pursuit of a top‑line center like Detroit’s Dylan Larkin. Analysts view a player of Larkin’s caliber as the missing link that could turn the Wild into a genuine Stanley Cup contender.
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The Detroit Red Wings confirm that captain Dylan Larkin’s missed practice on Wednesday was simply a “maintenance day,” not a trade precursor. Despite ongoing rumors and a 10‑team trade list, Larkin’s no‑trade clause and the Wings’ high asking price keep deals stalled. Insiders note that only contenders like Montreal or Boston could meet Detroit’s demands, but without Larkin waiving his clause, a move remains unlikely. Fans can breathe easier for now, as the absence is routine rest for the newly‑turned‑30 veteran, not a sign of an imminent roster change.
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The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are still eyeing Detroit's center Dylan Larkin, but neither appears on the Red Wings star’s current no‑trade list. Larkin, a 30‑year‑old three‑time All‑Star with a 53.4% face‑off rate and five consecutive 30‑goal seasons, has expanded his waiver list to ten teams, excluding any Canadian clubs. Analysts suggest he may need to add 13‑15 teams—potentially the Canadiens or Bruins—to facilitate a deal. As of Oct. 28, Larkin sits at two goals and six points in 10 games, with his trade request still active.