What Happened
Dylan Larkin's approved trade list has expanded to 10 teams, but the Montreal Canadiens are not on it, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. LeBrun said Tuesday on Insider Trading that he checked whether Larkin had a change of heart about adding Montreal and the list remained unchanged. The Detroit Red Wings forward has been the subject of trade speculation since his request became public in June, and he was stripped of the captaincy before training camp.
Key Details
- Larkin's approved trade list stands at 10 teams, expanded from the original group, per LeBrun.
- Montreal is not among those 10 teams as of Tuesday, LeBrun reported.
- Larkin, 30, has one goal and one assist in four games; Detroit is 1-3-2.
- Canadiens fans chanted 'We want Larkin' during Saturday's 1-0 shootout win.
- Larkin was booed to open the season in Detroit and said the Montreal reaction surprised him.
- No trade has materialized since his request became public in June.
What It Means
Montreal has pursued large trades in recent years, including a deadline attempt for Matthew Knies and efforts for Columbus's Marchenko, per LeBrun, and would engage with Detroit if Larkin changed his mind. LeBrun added the Canadiens can be patient, pointing to Michael Hage arriving at the end of the year and internal growth rather than a forced home-run deal.
What's Next
LeBrun raised the possibility that Larkin's stance could shift if he remains in Detroit in three months and his frustration grows. For now, his future remains unresolved with no trade in place.