What happened: The Minnesota Wild remain a cleared destination for Detroit captain Dylan Larkin after he waived his no-move protection for the club. Larkin has not expanded his own trade list, and any deal now falls to whoever succeeds Steve Yzerman as Red Wings general manager.

Why it matters: Minnesota has been positioning for a top-line center, and Larkin's willingness to accept a move keeps that option alive even without a completed trade. The next GM in Detroit will shape the asking price and decide whether Minnesota's offer clears it.

What to watch: Watch for the Red Wings to name a new general manager, a hire that will determine whether Larkin-to-Minnesota talks advance.