Dylan Larkin has expanded his list of acceptable trade destinations to 10 teams, according to an NHL source. The Detroit Red Wings are seeking to move their former captain following his trade demand. Larkin, who holds a no-trade clause, initially named three teams: the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights.
Due to salary cap constraints and the inability to secure a desirable return, a trade was not completed during the offseason. Although he reported to training camp, Larkin was stripped of the captaincy. He has since returned to the lineup, recording one goal and two assists in six games.
The 30-year-old center has now added the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Utah Mammoth, and Washington Capitals to his list. Despite fan interest in Montreal, Larkin is not seeking a trade to a Canadian team. Larkin, drafted 15th overall in 2014, has spent his entire NHL career with Detroit, amassing 646 points.
The Red Wings are currently experiencing the longest playoff drought in franchise history, having last qualified in 2016.
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