Dylan Larkin’s trade situation in Detroit appears to be gaining traction, and the latest wrinkle is a broader list of approved landing spots. According to Helene St. James, Larkin has given the Red Wings a 10-team list of clubs he would accept in a trade, a development that could help move negotiations along.
The teams on that list are the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Utah Mammoth, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche.
St. James also noted that a multi-team deal may be required to satisfy all sides, which only underscores how messy a transaction like this could become with so many possible destinations in play.
Talk around a potential Larkin move has reportedly intensified in recent days. One report said discussions picked up heading into the weekend and had been somewhat rejuvenated lately, though that still falls short of saying a deal is imminent.
Earlier this week, ESPN’s John Buccigross made his belief clear on the Frankly Hockey podcast, recorded Friday, Oct. 16.
“I think there’s going to be a trade within seven to 10 days,” he said. When co-host Frank Seravalli asked if he meant Larkin, Buccigross said yes and added, “that’s coming.”
That would put the window somewhere between Oct. 23 and Oct. 26.
Elliotte Friedman added another layer, saying the Red Wings may be weighing how long they want to let things continue and whether they want to risk Larkin getting hurt before anything is finalized. He said the Connor Hellebuyck situation has likely added a sense of urgency in Detroit.
Neither Larkin nor the Red Wings have commented publicly on the list or on any possible timeline.
One notable omission from the list is the Montreal Canadiens. Larkin had previously spoken positively about the Canadiens and their fans after they chanted “We want Larkin!” but Montreal still did not make the cut.
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