Nick Suzuki's injury raises trade speculation for Dylan Larkin

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Nick Suzuki's injury raises trade speculation for Dylan Larkin
Summary

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki is expected to miss two to four weeks due to an upper-body injury sustained on October 20. This injury may open the door for the Canadiens to potentially pursue Dylan Larkin, although he is reportedly not keen on a trade to Montreal. The Canadiens are in need of a player like Larkin, especially after a rocky start to the season at 4-3-2. The team has the necessary salary cap space and assets to facilitate a trade but faces Larkin's reluctance to join. Recent Canadiens fans expressed their interest in acquiring Larkin during a home game against the Red Wings.

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  • •Nick Suzuki injures hand, expected out for two to four weeks.
  • •Canadiens started the season 4-3-2, facing early struggles.
  • •Dylan Larkin not on trade list for Montreal, fans still chant for him.
  • •Montreal has assets and cap space for potential trade discussions.
  • •Larkin expressed surprise at fans' chants for him in Montreal.
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  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Could Canadiens' key injury create opportunity for Red Wings, Larkin?
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There's one team, apparently not on Dylan Larkin's list of teams he'd accept a trade to, who desperately need Larkin, or a player like him.

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