Recent reports suggest the Dallas Stars have inquired about the asking price for Dylan Larkin from the Detroit Red Wings, with some speculation of a trade involving Jason Robertson. However, such a move appears questionable for the Stars.
Dallas already boasts strong center depth with Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, and Roope Hintz. Duchene’s performance on the wing last season was not optimal, and while Hintz could potentially shift to wing, he doesn’t possess Robertson’s scoring prowess.
While it’s understandable for the Stars to gauge Larkin’s price, a trade that sends Robertson to Detroit may not align with Dallas’s strategic interests.
Beyond Dallas, mock trade scenarios for Dylan Larkin have been proposed involving the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights:
Mock Trade 1: Florida Panthers
Detroit Red Wings receive: Anton Lundell, 2026 9th overall pick, 2026 2nd round pick.
Florida Panthers receive: Dylan Larkin and Sebastian Cossa.
Giving up Lundell and a high draft pick seems excessive for Larkin. However, the Panthers might be interested in acquiring a goaltender like Cossa, given Sergei Bobrovsky’s impending UFA status and a lack of contracted goalies for the following season.
Mock Trade 2: Minnesota Wild
Detroit Red Wings receive: Charlie Stramel, Danila Yurov, 2027 1st round pick.
Minnesota Wild receive: Dylan Larkin.
The Red Wings’ organization needs reinforcements down the middle. While neither Stramel nor Yurov may become top-line centers, they could provide valuable middle-six support. Stramel’s stock has risen following a strong season at Michigan State.
Mock Trade 3: Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings receive: Pavel Dorofeyev (RFA) and Tomas Hertl.
Vegas Golden Knights receive: Dylan Larkin.
The Golden Knights would be overpaying in this scenario, but it would grant them significant salary cap flexibility. Hertl has four years remaining on his contract at $6.75 million. Vegas currently has limited cap space, and acquiring Larkin would necessitate creative maneuvering, especially with their desire to re-sign Rasmus Andersson.
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Dylan Larkin Trade Speculation: Dallas Stars Rethink, Mock Deals Explored
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Recent reports suggest the Dallas Stars have inquired about the asking price for Dylan Larkin from the Detroit Red Wings, with some speculation of a trade involving Jason Robertson. However, such a move appears questionable for the Stars.
Dallas already boasts strong center depth with Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, and Roope Hintz. Duchene’s performance on the wing last season was not optimal, and while Hintz could potentially shift to wing, he doesn’t possess Robertson’s scoring prowess.
While it’s understandable for the Stars to gauge Larkin’s price, a trade that sends Robertson to Detroit may not align with Dallas’s strategic interests.
Beyond Dallas, mock trade scenarios for Dylan Larkin have been proposed involving the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights:
Mock Trade 1: Florida Panthers
Detroit Red Wings receive: Anton Lundell, 2026 9th overall pick, 2026 2nd round pick.
Florida Panthers receive: Dylan Larkin and Sebastian Cossa.
Giving up Lundell and a high draft pick seems excessive for Larkin. However, the Panthers might be interested in acquiring a goaltender like Cossa, given Sergei Bobrovsky’s impending UFA status and a lack of contracted goalies for the following season.
Mock Trade 2: Minnesota Wild
Detroit Red Wings receive: Charlie Stramel, Danila Yurov, 2027 1st round pick.
Minnesota Wild receive: Dylan Larkin.
The Red Wings’ organization needs reinforcements down the middle. While neither Stramel nor Yurov may become top-line centers, they could provide valuable middle-six support. Stramel’s stock has risen following a strong season at Michigan State.
Mock Trade 3: Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings receive: Pavel Dorofeyev (RFA) and Tomas Hertl.
Vegas Golden Knights receive: Dylan Larkin.
The Golden Knights would be overpaying in this scenario, but it would grant them significant salary cap flexibility. Hertl has four years remaining on his contract at $6.75 million. Vegas currently has limited cap space, and acquiring Larkin would necessitate creative maneuvering, especially with their desire to re-sign Rasmus Andersson.
