Trade pitch sends Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin to Vegas

Larkin controls any move through a full no-trade clause

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read

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What happened: A proposed package would return Tomas Hertl, Trevor Connelly and a 2028 first-round pick for Dylan Larkin. The swap remains hypothetical, with no agreement in place.

Why it matters: Detroit would receive a veteran center, a 2024 first-round prospect and a future first for its captain. Larkin's unresolved trade request leaves the Red Wings weighing that return against keeping their top center for 2026-27.

By the numbers: Larkin recorded 34 goals and 67 points in 2025-26; Hertl had 24 goals and 58 points. Larkin carries an $8.7 million cap hit through 2030-31, while Hertl is in an eight-year, $65.1 million contract.

What to watch: Watch for an actual offer that meets Detroit's demand for present-value help and receives Larkin's approval.

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Yahoo Sports Aug 8, 12:55 AM ET

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Trade pitch sends Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin to Vegas

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