Dylan Larkin Requests a Trade
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman, based on his sources, said that the Detroit Red Wings captain requested a trade. Not one of the parties is talking. Larkin, nor his agent Pat Brisson, nor Red Wings Executive Vice-President and General Manager Steve Yzerman.
Given the free agent market being so thin on July 1st. Adding Larkin to the combination makes the offseason even greater for these teams. Larkin has a full no-trade clause this season, and so he has control over where he desires to go. Larkin has gotten the taste of what playoff hockey is like, playing for Team USA on the Olympics and 4 Nations. His play was excellent during those events.
Will Steve Yzerman Change the Detroit Red Wings Roster This Summer?
There might be many trade partners for his services. This had been brewing, given the discourse between Larkin and Yzerman last yr. Not to say, Larkin has not made the playoffs since his rookie yr of 2016. It has been 10 years of missing the playoffs. So he wants a change of scenery.
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: With all of the speculation a few Larkin landing spot, The Vegas Golden Knights can’t be ruled out, given Larkin’s relationship to Jack Eichel. Can Vegas pull this off after the Stanley Cup Final?
Irf Gaffar of The Fourth Period: There might be loads of talk concerning the Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens, and it is smart. However the Los Angeles Kings need a middle. Ken Holland drafted Dylan Larkin when he was still the GM of Detroit.
How Daring Will the Detroit Red Wings Get within the Offseason?
Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Kaplan writes that issues between Larkin and management date back to his last contract. That didn’t get done until right before the 2023 trade deadline. Dylan Larkin currently makes $8.7 million a season, and his current deal runs through the 2030-31 season. He’s a Michigan native and grew up within the US program, and desired to play for the Red Wings after graduating from Michigan. The friction between the 2 parties and the dearth of playoff success have gotten so far.
Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers are Heading for a Split
Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spectpr writes that the defenseman Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers are heading towards a split. Nurse has yet one more yr of a no-trade clause before it kicks over to a 10-team list, where he may be dealt.
The goal is to maneuver Nurse next season, despite Nurse holding all of the cards. Again this can be a delicate situation given he was a player that was signed long-term to maintain Connor McDavid glad. Speaking of McDavid, the Oilers need the cap space to ensure they will put a team together that may compete on the ice next season.
Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Pagnotta writes this can be a big summer for the Edmonton Oilers give the situation surrounding Connor McDavid. Nurse’s name has been on the market for some time and the Oilers looked to maneuver him on the deadline. While he desires to stay in Edmonton, he’s open to the fitting environment. The San Jose Sharks have been linked to him.
Jim Biringer: You’ve to wonder about Darnell Nurse and his contract. Could he be a cap casaulty because the Edmonton Oilers look to clear up cap space.
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