Steve Yzerman Speaks Out For 1st Time On Dylan Larkin Trade Request

The Dylan Larkin trade request leaked out over three weeks ago, but it wasn't until today that Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman addressed the situation publicly. 

Yzerman confirmed his captain's request to be moved, but offered no assurances on when or if it could be done.

Yzerman now confirms Larkin's trade request, with short list of teams. But adds Larkin had 5 years remaining on his contract, says his job is to do what's in the best interest of the Red Wings and he will act accordingly. Said he didn't make any guarantees RE: meeting the request

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“Dylan has five years remaining on his contract. My job as the manager of the Detroit Red Wings is always to do what is in the best interest of the Detroit Red Wings and I will act accordingly to that. So, I cannot make any guarantees or did not make any guarantees that that request could or would be met,” Yzerman told reporters after the NHL Draft. "There is certainly a lot of uncertainty around that."

Pierre LeBrun followed up by reaching out to Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson. 

Reached out to Larkin's agent Pat Brisson.
``The process is that we’ve had discussions for the last month or so. And we’ve agreed that we’ll be working together on this. I do understand that Steve and the organization have to do what’s best for the Red Wings. We’re trying to… https://t.co/9NGOud4u4d

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 27, 2026

"The process is that we’ve had discussions for the last month or so," said Brisson. "And we’ve agreed that we’ll be working together on this. I do understand that Steve and the organization have to do what’s best for the Red Wings. We’re trying to work as a `team’ together on this to reach each of our goals, so to speak.''

Larkin has five years remaining on his deal, as Stevie Y. noted, at an $8.7 million AAV. Pretty good value these days for a top-line center with five straight 30-goal seasons.  

At least one insider feels that Larkin will eventually wind up with the Minnesota Wild.