Dylan Larkin’s name is back in the rumor mill, and this one has a timeline attached to it.
Christian Romo of the Detroit Free Press reported that ESPN’s John Buccigross said on the Frankly Hockey Podcast on Friday that he believes Larkin will be traded in the next 7 to 10 days. If that plays out, the situation around the Detroit center could be resolved soon.
The same reporting also touched on Simon Edvinsson, though there’s still no real movement there. Edvinsson has returned to North America to train after spending time in Sweden, and he’ll need to be signed somewhere before December 1st to remain eligible to play in the NHL this season. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff repeated last week that he is not interested in trading Edvinsson.
Buccigross also weighed in on Edvinsson during Thursday’s episode of Frankly Hockey, saying, “I know every situation is different, but my guess is seven times 10 . I don’t know why that wouldn’t get done,” Buccigross said. ” is off to a good start , and I don’t know why he wouldn’t take that. I don’t know why wouldn’t offer it.”
Elsewhere in the rumor world, Travis Konecny has become a name to watch in Philadelphia, where the Flyers have stumbled out of the gate and a Daily Faceoff report suggested some internal frustration with the winger. Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report noted that if the Flyers decide to ask Konecny to waive his no-movement clause, he may not be an easy player to move. His contract carries an $8.75 million cap hit through 2032-33, and any deal would require Konecny’s approval.
Yerdon listed a handful of teams that could make sense if Philadelphia opens the door. The Montreal Canadiens could use another forward and might have the kind of veterans and prospects the Flyers would want in a hockey trade.
The Edmonton Oilers would have to get creative with the cap and don’t have a deep pool of prospects. The Carolina Hurricanes are a tougher fit for divisional reasons, though they do have an unsigned RFA defenseman in Alexander Nikishin.
The Utah Mammoth are active in the market and could offer a mix of young NHL players and prospects. And the Los Angeles Kings, who could use a spark in their lineup, may like the idea of cost certainty - if they can figure out what to send back.
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