Overview
- In June 2026 Dylan Larkin formally submitted a trade request and gave Detroit a short list of preferred destinations that reportedly included Florida, Vegas and Minnesota.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Larkin remained a Red Wing and no trade had closed as the club continued to press for a premium return rather than draft picks or lower-end assets.
- Yzerman has asked Larkin’s agent to widen the list and has repeatedly said he wants NHL-ready players in return, a posture that has lengthened negotiations.
- Philadelphia’s Leo Carlsson offer sheet and its $18 million AAV reset the market for top centers and has caused Detroit and other teams to raise their valuations, increasing the cost for suitors with tight salary-cap space.
- The Minnesota Wild are viewed as the leading suitor but have also checked on alternatives such as Jack Hughes, and single-source ideas like a straight swap for Jason Robertson have circulated without confirmation, leaving the situation likely to be an offseason story until resolved.