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Detroit Captain Dylan Larkin Requests Trade, Targets Florida, Minnesota, Vegas

6/13/2026

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Larkin Requests Trade

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade, naming Florida, Minnesota and Vegas as destinations.
He enters year of a $69.6 million contract with an $8.7 million AAV after 34 goals and 67 points in 74 games.
Florida offered Anton Lundell, a ninth-overall pick and goalie Sebastian Cossa.
Minnesota could send centers Charlie Stramel and Danila Yurov and a draft pick.
Florida’s $15 million cap needs about $4 million extra to absorb Larkin’s hit.

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Larkin Potential Partner

Analysts rate Larkin a “Solid” support-offensive forward, but any buyer must already have its top line.
Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights could see a similar impact.
In Minnesota, Quinn Hughes is a favorite after a postseason while Kirill Kaprizov holds a $17 million contract.
Injuries to Joel Eriksson Ek forced Danila Yurov and Michael McCarron into the middle, making Larkin a potential 5-on-5 partner for Kaprizov.

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Rangers Trade Trocheck

The Rangers must resolve center Vincent Trocheck’s trade status after missing the playoffs.
General manager Jeff Gannon seeks a young forward who can contribute immediately and bring a draft pick or prospect.
At the June draft the Rangers intend to pick a defenseman with the fifth overall selection, choosing top talent.
Trocheck’s trade value may rise depending on Detroit’s return for Dylan Larkin, influencing the Rangers’ options.

History

Historical Context

On June 30 1992 the Quebec Nordiques sent Eric Lindros to the Philadelphia Flyers for Peter Forsberg, Ron Hextall, Mike Ricci, Kerry Huffman, Steve Duchesne, two first-round picks and $15 million, reshaping NHL trade norms. That blockbuster model now echoes in 2024 as Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin draws offers from Florida, Minnesota and Vegas, still pressuring cap-tight clubs.

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Larkin Requests Trade

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade, naming Florida, Minnesota and Vegas as destinations.
He enters year of a $69.6 million contract with an $8.7 million AAV after 34 goals and 67 points in 74 games.
Florida offered Anton Lundell, a ninth-overall pick and goalie Sebastian Cossa.
Minnesota could send centers Charlie Stramel and Danila Yurov and a draft pick.
Florida’s $15 million cap needs about $4 million extra to absorb Larkin’s hit.

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