Dylan Larkin suspended by Detroit Red Wings amid trade request

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay after informing the organization he will no longer play for the team until he is traded. The 30-year-old forward, who is in the fourth year of an eight-year, $69.6 million contract, has reportedly provided a list of 10 approved trade destinations.

Larkin’s list includes the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Utah Mammoth, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, and Florida Panthers. Notably, no Canadian teams are included on the reported list, despite interest from Montreal, Buffalo, and St. Louis.

Negotiations appear to be escalating, with the Minnesota Wild reportedly offering a substantial package involving multiple first-round picks and young talent, such as Danila Yurov. However, Detroit interim general manager Shawn Horcoff has indicated the team is seeking more value. Insiders suggest Larkin’s list of approved teams could shift within the next 48 hours as clubs reassess roster and salary cap flexibility.