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Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin Requests Trade, Names Three Teams

6/9/2026

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Larkin Requests Trade

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and named only the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights as destinations.
He holds a full no-trade clause that lets him veto any deal through next season before it expands to a ten-team list.
Larkin is under an eight-year, $69.6 million contract through 2030-31 and posted a career-high 34 goals, 33 assists and 67 points in 2025-26.

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Larkin Trade Backlash

Fans on Twitter and Reddit slammed Dylan Larkin for limiting his trade options to three teams.
Commentators urged Detroit GM Steve Yzerman to ignore the list, questioning Larkin’s full no-trade clause.
Critics noted Larkin has played in only five playoff games since 2015, warning the move could hurt morale.
Analysts said clause is standard, with backlash making Larkin polarizing and pushing Red Wings to consider offers beyond three teams.

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Yzerman Expands List

GM Steve Yzerman can ask Larkin to expand his three-team list, potentially involving the Islanders, Ducks or Lightning.
The Atlantic Division tax may force Detroit to seek extra assets from any Atlantic-based suitor, adding a financial hurdle to a Larkin deal.
Buffalo’s offer of Josh Norris, Jack Quinn, Radim Mrtka and a 2026 first-round pick shows Atlantic rivals might overpay.

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Historical Context

The NHL’s growing use of limited-list clauses, highlighted by the Ottawa Senators’ activity during the 2021 trade period, mirrors the league’s broader shift toward player-controlled trade rights and management across the league, a trend rooted in the 10-and-5 rule that lets veterans block moves after ten seasons, five with one team.

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Larkin Requests Trade

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and named only the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights as destinations.
He holds a full no-trade clause that lets him veto any deal through next season before it expands to a ten-team list.
Larkin is under an eight-year, $69.6 million contract through 2030-31 and posted a career-high 34 goals, 33 assists and 67 points in 2025-26.

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