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Detroit Red Wings deal with trade request, GM exit and key contract talks
Captain Dylan Larkin has formally requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, a move that follows the departure of long‑time general manager Steve Yzerman, who was forced to step down in July 2026. The front office is now exploring new leadership options, with names ranging from internal candidates such as Sean Horcoff, Kris Draper and Nick Lindstrom to external possibilities like Brendan Shanahan.
Contract negotiations are also dominating off‑ice coverage. Restricted‑free‑defence‑man Simon Edvinsson is linked to a long‑term extension, though no deal has been reached yet. Forward Alex DeBrincat, who signed a four‑year, $31.5 million contract in 2023, is expected to seek a substantial raise and is likely to stay if the club offers a suitable extension. The Red Wings have a projected $19.5 million in cap space, the most of any NHL team, giving them flexibility. Additionally, former Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha came close to signing a one‑year, $5 million deal offered by Yzerman just days before the GM’s departure.
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Alex DeBrincat · Detroit Red Wings · Dylan Larkin · Simon Edvinsson · Steve Yzerman
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dylan Larkin formally requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings. nhlrumors.com · heavy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Simon Edvinsson is a restricted‑free‑agent linked to a long‑term extension with the Red Wings. nhlrumors.com · heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Potential front‑office candidates include internal options and Brendan Shanahan as an external possibility. nhlrumors.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Steve Yzerman offered Anthony Mantha a one‑year, $5 million contract that Mantha nearly accepted. dose.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Steve Yzerman stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings in July 2026. heavy.com · dose.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alex DeBrincat signed a four‑year, $31.5 million deal in 2023 and is expected to seek a raise to remain with Detroit. heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Detroit Red Wings have a projected $19.5 million in cap space, the most in the NHL. heavy.com