Maple Leafs, Canadiens pursue Dylan Larkin trade from Red Wings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, intensifying interest from several NHL teams, particularly the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. Both teams are vying for Larkin, who has five seasons remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $8.7 million. Toronto has ample cap space, making them a strong contender to acquire Larkin without salary retention from Detroit. Montreal, needing a top center, also has the assets to negotiate but faces challenges regarding salary cap flexibility. Larkin's no-trade clause gives him control over potential destinations, complicating Detroit's trade considerations. The competition between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens could significantly shape this offseason's trade.
- •Dylan Larkin requests a trade from Detroit Red Wings
- •Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens are key contenders
- •Larkin has a cap hit of $8.7 million for five more years
- •Toronto has over $22 million in cap space available
- •Montreal needs additional financial maneuvering to fit Larkin's contract
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Don’t Want To Frame This as an Anti-Canada Thing’ — Canadiens’ Hopes of Dylan Larkin Trade Dashed
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Expected to Battle Montreal Canadiens in Dylan Larkin Trade Sweepstakes
"Dylan Larkin’s future has quickly become one of the biggest storylines of the NHL in early June after reports surfaced that he has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings. With Detroit facing a difficult decision on its longtime captain, several contenders are expected to explore a potential deal.
"Ever since Dylan Larkin stunned the hockey world by reportedly requesting a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, the rumor mill has been running nonstop. Early chatter quickly pointed to the Montreal Canadiens as a potential landing spot.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:15 PM‘Don’t Want To Frame This as an Anti-Canada Thing’ — Canadiens’ Hopes of Dylan Larkin Trade Dashed
Ever since Dylan Larkin stunned the hockey world by reportedly requesting a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, the rumor mill has been running nonstop. Early chatter quickly pointed to the Montreal Canadiens as a potential landing spot.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:29 PMNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Expected to Battle Montreal Canadiens in Dylan Larkin Trade Sweepstakes
Dylan Larkin’s future has quickly become one of the biggest storylines of the NHL in early June after reports surfaced that he has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings. With Detroit facing a difficult decision on its longtime captain, several contenders are expected to explore a potential deal.
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