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Larkin requests trade from Red Wings before NHL season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:23 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Larkin requests trade from Red Wings before NHL season opener

Summary

Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings before the 2026-27 NHL season commenced, leveraging his full no-trade clause. This situation reflects broader discussions regarding the use of no-trade and no-movement clauses by players, which have increasingly allowed them to demand trades to specific teams. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expressed concern that these clauses are being utilized beyond their original purpose, undermining team stability. The Red Wings have stripped Larkin of his captaincy amid this controversy but he continues to play for the team while seeking a deal.

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•Dylan Larkin requests trade from the Detroit Red Wings.
•Larkin's contract includes a full no-trade clause until 2028-29.
•Commissioner Gary Bettman critiques misuse of no-trade clauses.
•Larkin stripped of captaincy yet continues to play for the team.
•Concerns over trade demands affecting team stability.

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5:23 PMYahoo Sports — The NHL Needs to Reform the No Trade Clause

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Dylan Larkin dominated headlines before the 2026-27 NHL season even started. Along with a few American Olympians, Larkin asked to be traded from the team where he built his career. In this saga, he has handcuffed the Detroit Red Wings into giving him what he wants, largely because of his full no-trade clause. https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/2105748938708148644?s=20 What Is […] The post The NHL Needs to Reform the No Trade Clause appeared first on The Lead.
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