The Dylan Larkin situation has put the Vegas Golden Knights back in the middle of the trade conversation, and the latest move from Detroit only turned up the heat. The Red Wings suspended Larkin on October 29, 2026, and the message was clear: no pay. That kind of standoff usually forces a team’s hand, and now the spotlight shifts to what happens next.
For Vegas, the appeal is obvious. The Golden Knights are always hunting for ways to get better, and a player like Larkin lands right in the lane they like to drive down.
If a deal gets serious, though, it won’t be cheap. Trevor Connelly would be part of the conversation, and he wouldn’t be the only name.
Nic Dowd and Adin Hill could also be in the mix, along with draft picks and prospects. That’s where the real tension sits for Vegas: how much future value are they willing to give up for an immediate upgrade?
Connelly makes that decision even harder. He’s off to a strong start, with four goals and five assists in 14 games, and his early-season production has even pushed him into the Calder Trophy discussion.
That kind of rise gives Vegas plenty to think about before moving him. Kelly McCrimmon has shown he’s willing to make bold roster moves, including dealing wingers like Pavel Dorofeyev, but Connelly’s emergence changes the equation.
His trade list has also expanded to include teams like the New Jersey Devils, which only adds another layer to the conversation.
Still, there’s a clear argument for why Vegas would push hard for Larkin. He would deepen the middle of the ice and give the Golden Knights another power play option.
He brings a profile that fits what Vegas has been leaning into: a team approach where offense comes from all over the lineup. Larkin is comfortable creating chances and finding open teammates, and that kind of skill set would slot naturally into what the Golden Knights are trying to build.
The market around Larkin figures to stay busy in the coming weeks, with plenty of big-name teams likely to circle. Vegas will be among them, especially after missing out on Connor Hellebuyck. Whether this turns into a real run at Larkin or another swing that never fully gets off the ground, the Golden Knights are back in the mix.
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