Dylan Larkin Reportedly Adds Avalanche to Trade Destination List Amidst Red Wings Uncertainty
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Dylan Larkin, who previously requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, has now added the Colorado Avalanche to his list of potential destinations. While Larkin's offensive talent is recognized, acquiring him would be…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, September 26, 2026 —
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has reportedly expanded his list of preferred trade destinations to include the Colorado Avalanche, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Larkin had previously made a trade request from the Red Wings.
The potential addition of Larkin to the Avalanche roster comes with significant obstacles for the Colorado front office. While Larkin is acknowledged for his offensive capabilities, the financial realities and roster construction required for such a trade present considerable challenges.
Primary among these hurdles are the salary cap constraints that the Avalanche must navigate. Acquiring a player of Larkin’s caliber typically requires substantial cap space, which may necessitate complex financial maneuvering or significant player departures from the Avalanche’s current roster. Furthermore, the team would likely need to shed considerable existing contracts to make the salaries align.
Another complicating factor is the prospect pool available to the Red Wings. For Detroit to consider trading Larkin, the package they receive in return would need to be substantial. The trend summary indicates that the Avalanche’s prospect pool might be perceived as potentially unappealing to the Red Wings, making a trade agreement more difficult to achieve.
Sources close to the situation, as reported by Friedman, suggest that Avalanche General Manager Joe Sakic would need to execute what has been described as a “miracle” to successfully facilitate a trade for Larkin given these considerable challenges. The specifics of contract negotiations, player valuations, and the NHL’s current trade landscape will all play a role in determining the feasibility of this potential move.
At this time, details regarding the specific value of assets the Avalanche might offer or the exact nature of the contracts needing to be moved were not provided. The timeline for any potential trade remains uncertain.
Story summarized from the original created by Evan Rawal on gazette.com, see more information here.
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