Red Wings consider Dylan Larkin trade, seek immediate help in return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly open to discussing a trade for Dylan Larkin, but only if they receive immediate NHL assistance in return. Steve Yzerman cautioned that they likely would not win a trade in the short term, as teams interested in Larkin would typically send back players who help now rather than future assets. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff faces a challenge in balancing Larkin's reported trade request with the team's desire to avoid weakening the current lineup. The organization's reluctance to trade for prospects potentially narrows the trade market.
- •Red Wings willing to discuss Larkin trade with conditions.
- •Yzerman warned against trading Larkin for non-immediate assets.
- •Horcoff inherits a challenging trade scenario.
- •Larkin's trade request status remains unclear.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Steve Yzerman Warned Chris Ilitch About Dylan Larkin Trade
"The Red Wings reportedly wanted immediate NHL help in a Dylan Larkin trade, creating a difficult challenge for Steve Yzerman and Shawn Horcoff.
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