Detroit Red Wings set asking price for Dylan Larkin trade

Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff is reportedly seeking a significant return in potential trade negotiations for star center Dylan Larkin. Following Larkin's request for a trade and the removal of his captaincy, Horcoff has adjusted his asking price to be more attainable than previous demands.

According to reports, the Red Wings are looking for a package consisting of three to four pieces, including two top-tier prospects, a top-nine forward capable of playing immediately, and a first-round draft pick. Larkin is currently under an eight-year contract worth $8.7 million annually that runs through 2031.

While several teams have shown interest, including the Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins, negotiations are complicated by Larkin's no-trade clause. The Minnesota Wild have reportedly increased their offers in pursuit of a top-line center, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are noted as a potential destination that Larkin might approve. The Montreal Canadiens have also been mentioned as a team that would meet the Red Wings' requirements, provided the deal does not include NCAA prospect Michael Hage.