Dylan Larkin adds Carolina Hurricanes to expanded list of acceptable trade destinations
The Detroit Red Wings centre has widened his list from three teams to 10, ESPN reported, giving Detroit more possible destinations as it seeks a trade.
Detroit Red Wings centre Dylan Larkin expanded his list of acceptable trade destinations to 10 teams on Tuesday, October 20, including the Carolina Hurricanes, ESPN reported, citing an NHL source. The change gives Detroit more possible destinations as it seeks to move its former captain following his trade request; it does not mean a deal with Carolina has been agreed.
The Detroit Free Press first reported the expanded list, according to ESPN. Heavy, in an article republished by Yahoo Sports, also attributed its account of Carolina’s inclusion to the Free Press. ESPN said its source confirmed the change.
Which teams are on Larkin’s trade list?
Larkin initially named the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights as teams he would join, ESPN reported. He has now added Carolina, the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Utah Mammoth and Washington Capitals. A source told ESPN that Larkin was not seeking a move to a Canadian team, despite Montreal Canadiens fans chanting for him during Detroit’s visit to the Bell Centre.
Larkin’s no-trade clause makes his consent central to any move. The 30-year-old is in the fourth season of an eight-year, $69.6 million contract, with an average annual salary-cap charge of $8.7 million, according to ESPN. ESPN reported that salary-cap considerations and Detroit’s inability to secure its desired return kept him from being traded during the offseason. A longer list broadens the options, but those obstacles still matter to a prospective deal.
Larkin’s position in Detroit
Larkin reported to training camp after his trade demand became public in June, but Detroit removed him as captain, ESPN reported. He returned to the ice with the Red Wings on October 6 and had one goal and two assists through six games entering Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken. He remains Detroit’s No. 1 centre while awaiting a move.
Detroit drafted Larkin 15th overall in 2014, and he has spent his entire NHL career with the Red Wings. His 646 points rank 10th in franchise history, ESPN reported. He has missed the playoffs in 10 of his 11 NHL seasons; Detroit last reached them in 2016. General manager Steve Yzerman stepped down during the offseason, leaving Shawn Horcoff in charge on an interim basis as the club handles Larkin’s future.
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Sources and context
- Carolina Hurricanes Dealt Major Dylan Larkin Trade News Amid RumorsHEAVY (republished by Yahoo Sports)
- Source: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin stretches list of trade options to 10 teamsESPN
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