What happened: The Red Wings relieved Steve Yzerman of his general manager duties on July 15, moving him into an advisory role under owner Chris Ilitch. The shift leaves Dylan Larkin's June trade request in the hands of whoever Detroit names as its next GM. Larkin has indicated he would waive his no-movement clause for the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights.

Why it matters: Larkin has played his entire career in Detroit since being drafted in 2014 and was named captain in 2021, so any trade reshapes the franchise regardless of who runs the front office. The Dallas Stars have also been floated as a landing spot, though those reports remain unconfirmed.

What to watch: Detroit's choice for its next GM will determine how quickly, and on what terms, a Larkin trade comes together before the 2026-27 season.