Overview
- Dylan Larkin has formally requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings and must approve any destination because his contract gives him full no-trade protection.
- Larkin initially submitted a three-team list of preferred destinations and has since expanded that list to open more trade possibilities for Detroit.
- Multiple outlets report that Yzerman is not rushing to move Larkin and is prepared to wait for a package he considers worthy rather than accept an inadequate offer.
- Insiders say salary-cap limits and asset constraints among suitors mean a three-team transaction is increasingly likely, with clubs named as possible players including Minnesota, Florida, Anaheim and Utah.
- How Yzerman prices Larkin will shape Detroit’s roster path next season and could affect the futures of players such as Alex DeBrincat and pending free agents if the return is skewed toward picks and prospects.