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NHL·ANALYSIS·June 8, 2026 06:05 AM ET

Red Wings Weigh What a Dylan Larkin Trade Could Bring Back

Detroit faces a franchise-altering decision.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 111 min read
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What happened: The New York Times broke down six potential trade packages the Detroit Red Wings could fetch in a Dylan Larkin deal. The evaluation comes after Larkin's reported request to be moved away from Detroit. The piece weighs a range of returns built around prospects, picks, and roster pieces.

Why it matters: Larkin is Detroit's captain and the face of its rebuild, so moving him would mark a major reset for the franchise. The speculation follows reporting that Larkin requested a trade amid a stalled 'Yzerplan', raising the stakes on whatever Detroit ultimately accepts. A captain's exit reshapes both the locker room and the long-term direction of the club.

What to watch: Watch whether Detroit engages on a deal as the offseason market heats up and how front offices value a return for the Red Wings captain.

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