What happened: Columbus and Cole Sillinger avoided arbitration with a three-year contract. Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman confirmed Larkin requested a trade, while Hellebuyck has not formally asked Winnipeg for a move.
Why it matters: The agreement resolves one of Columbus' restricted-free-agent cases. Larkin's no-trade clause gives him control over his destination, narrowing Detroit's options.
By the numbers: Sillinger's contract is worth $13.875 million. Larkin is signed through 2030-31, while Winnipeg added Stuart Skinner on a two-year, $7.5 million deal.
What to watch: Watch for changes to Larkin's approved destinations and concrete movement involving Hellebuyck before training camp.