Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List to 10 U.S. Teams as Red Wings Exit Looms

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has expanded his approved trade list to 10 teams, according to multiple reports, signaling a potential resolution to a month-long standoff between the franchise and its former captain. The updated list, which exclusively features American-based clubs, arrives as league insiders suggest a blockbuster deal could be finalized within the next 7 to 10 days.

The 10 teams Larkin has reportedly agreed to join include the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Utah Mammoth, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche. Notably absent from the list are any Canadian franchises, despite persistent interest and “We want Larkin” chants recently heard in cities like Montreal.

The expanded trade list exclusively features American-based NHL franchises.

The expansion of the trade list is a significant development in negotiations led by interim general manager Shawn Horcoff. Horcoff took over the day-to-day operations in July 2026 after Steve Yzerman moved into an advisory role. Larkin, who is in the fourth year of an eight-year, $69.6 million contract, holds a full no-movement clause (NMC), giving him total control over his destination.

According to reporting from TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the exclusion of Canadian teams is a firm stance for the Michigan native, who has played his entire professional career in Detroit. This restriction limits the Red Wings’ leverage, though the sheer number of approved contenders—many of which are in direct pursuit of a top-line center—could still facilitate a high-value return.

The Minnesota Wild are among the teams on Larkin’s approved trade list. While some reports characterize a deal as imminent, the Red Wings are evaluating potential moves involving the 10 teams he has approved.

Interim GM is navigating a complex negotiation involving Larkin's full no-movement clause.

The relationship between Larkin and the organization reached a public breaking point in September 2026 when he was stripped of the captaincy, an appointment he had held since 2021. The move followed a trade request Larkin filed in June, shortly after the Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a 10th consecutive season.

Despite the team’s struggles, Larkin’s individual stock remains high. He played a pivotal role in helping Team USA secure a gold medal at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics earlier this year. His $8.7 million annual cap hit remains a hurdle for some contenders, but with the 2026-27 season underway, the 7-to-10-day timeline suggested by John Buccigross on October 16 indicates that front offices are moving to finalize rosters for the winter stretch.

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