The Detroit Red Wings star player Dylan Larkin might have requested a trade from the team more than two months ago but General manager Steve Yzerman had clearly stated that there was no guarantee that the request will be fulfilled, ahead of the new season. Amid this, it seems the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning have emerged as potential landing spots. The Detroit Red Wings star player Dylan Larkin might have requested a trade from the team more than two months ago but General manager Steve Yzerman had clearly stated that there was no guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Amid this, it seems the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning have emerged as potential landing spots.CategoryDetailsPlayerDylan LarkinCurrent TeamDetroit Red WingsRumored TeamsVegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York IslandersContract Status5 Years Remaining (UFA in 2031)Salary Cap Hit (New Team)Moderately Affordable ($8.7 Million annual base salary/cap hit)Trade LikelihoodHigh (Driven by a formal, public trade request away from Detroit)Latest Insider UpdateTampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders have emerged as aggressive landing spots if he waives his no-move clausePotential ReturnElite, premium package (Projected to require a top-tier roster player, a high-end prospect, and multiple 1st-round draft picks)
Which teams are interested in Dylan Larkin?
In the last few weeks, a number of rival teams have been linked to the Detroit red Wings’ star player, Dylan Larkin.But as per NHL insiders, the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning could be making a move for him.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few days ago, Andrew Peters of the Bleacher Report noted, “Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this month that the veteran Larkin had requested a trade, but since he has a no-trade clause, Detroit will have to find a suitor Larkin is willing to be traded to. The Detroit Free Press’ Helene St. James noted that the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning as possible options “if there’s not a favorable deal to be worked out with one of his preferred teams.”Andrew Peters of the Bleacher Report added, “Larkin is coming off a season in which he recorded 34 goals and 33 assists, notching his fifth consecutive campaign with 60-plus points. Larkin should have a pretty decent market, but his pricey contract might mean that Detroit is willing to do something to sweeten a potential deal. He’s entering the fourth year of an eight-year, $69.6 million contract and is owed $8.7 million annually for the next five seasons.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
The Detroit Red Wings’ star player Dylan Larkin’s contract with the team extends through the 2030-31 season.For the team that signs him, they must be able to fit into his $8.7 million cap hit for the next five seasons.
How could the trade affect the teams?
For the New York Islanders, trading for Dylan Larkin is a bit too expensive but he could quickly become the team’s elite number one centre.For the Tampa Bay Lightning, trading for Dylan Larkin is affordable even though he could exhaust the team’s remaining summer spending fund.