What happened: Yahoo reports that the New York Islanders are not among the three teams on Dylan Larkin's trade wishlist. The Detroit captain, who is seeking a fresh start with a Stanley Cup contender, has reportedly narrowed his preferred destinations to a specific trio of powerhouses. That leaves Lou Lamoriello's Islanders looking elsewhere.

Why it matters: Larkin's trade request has become one of the offseason's defining storylines, and his limited list of preferred destinations shapes where Detroit can realistically move its franchise center. Being left off that list narrows the Islanders' path to landing a top-line center. It also underscores that contender status is the driving factor in Larkin's choices.

What to watch: Watch for which three contenders make Larkin's reported list and whether Detroit opens talks with those clubs first.