Dylan Larkin Reportedly Seeks Trade From Red Wings With $8.7 Million Cap Hit Through 2031
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Dylan Larkin Reportedly Seeks Trade From Red Wings With $8.7 Million Cap Hit Through 2031
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Summary
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that 29-year-old Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has asked Detroit for a trade, citing multiple sources; neither Larkin, his agent nor GM Steve Yzerman has commented.
Repeated playoff misses and a strained relationship with Yzerman were cited as the main drivers behind the request, a major blow to a franchise that has not reached the postseason since 2016.
Larkin’s value is likely to be high: the top-line center has 643 points in 808 NHL games, carries an $8.7 million cap hit and is under contract until 2031.
Any move would still require Larkin’s approval because he holds a full no-trade clause for the next two seasons, limiting Detroit’s options even as many teams would likely have interest.
The report points to a possible turning point for Detroit, with a Larkin deal potentially forcing a broader roster reset after another failed playoff push.