Dylan Larkin‘s trade request became public in June, and the Detroit Red Wings have not found a deal since. The former captain was stripped of the “C” on the eve of training camp, and his list of approved destinations has grown from three teams (Minnesota, Florida and Vegas) to 10. After playing 10 regular season games, he told the club he would not play until he was moved.
Larkin’s agent, Pat Brisson, explained the decision:
“Dylan’s had enough of the situation. We believe he’s been very professional and cooperative through this process.”
On Sportsnet’s Saturday Headlines, Elliotte Friedman reported that a major shakeup in Dylan Larkin’s trade list could come within 24 to 48 hours.
“… Over the next 24-48 hours it’s possible we see [Dylan Larkin’s 10-team] trade list altered. Teams like Florida, Vegas and Colorado – it’s very hard, if not impossible, to see anything happen with them. So I do think it’s possible that Larkin may take some teams off, or possibly add some teams on,” said Friedman.
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun has reported that Florida and Colorado have not engaged in talks at all.
The Canadiens and the Sabres have interest but are not on Dylan Larkin’s list, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Former Red Wings assistant GM stunned by Dylan Larkin trade debacle – “Never seen anything like it”
Doug MacLean, the Red Wings assistant GM when Steve Yzerman captained the club, was blunt on Sportsnet’s Real Kyper and Bourne Show.
“It’s beyond explanation for me what’s gone down since this whole debacle started. I’m serious, I’ve never seen anything like it.” He kept returning to the optics: “This is your captain? This is your captain, and this is going on? A Detroit kid? I’m really confused by this.”
MacLean did not dispute Dylan Larkin’s right to ask out, or to use the no-trade clause he fought for. His advice to Horcoff was to stay patient:
“I’ll tell you what, if Detroit doesn’t hold out and get the right deal … they should let him sit.”
Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff has said he will wait as long as needed, and will not rush into a trade.
Edited by Srihari Anand
