Report: Dylan Larkin Requests Trade to Dallas Stars
Nick Kypreos: It appears Dylan Larkin's destination of choice is Dallas - Sportsnet (6/22)
Larkin and general manager Steve Yzerman have not seen eye to eye for years, as the Red Wings captain wasn't thrilled with how the roster was being managed, and more specifically, the lack of deadline deals that were made when the team was in Stanley Cup Playoff contention.
While the Red Wings aren't in any hurry to move Larkin, the player holds all the power as Larkin owns a full no-trade clause on his contract. The 29-year-old center is signed through the 2031 season at $8.7 million AAV and approached the Red Wings' front office a few weeks ago with his trade demands.
This is going to have a trickle down effect on the Red Wings' roster, as there's speculation brewing that Alex DeBrincat is next, and will be asking out, and Patrick Kane is no longer interested in re-signing in Detroit this summer.
As for potential return for Larkin from Dallas, Roope Hintz stands out as someone the Red Wings would have interest in, but he owns a full no-movement clause. There's also Mavrik Bourque, and Nils Lundqvist. Regardless of how this deal transpires, expect to see the Stars trade Ilya Lyubushkin this offseason as they need to free up cap space to extend restricted free-agent forward Jason Robertson.
