What can the Red Wings get in return for Dylan Larkin?That’s suddenly the most important question in Detroit right now, with news emerging last week that the Red Wings captain has requested a trade. But really, the answer depends on another question: Where is Larkin willing to go?With a full no-trade clause giving Larkin control in the process, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun has reported that Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has been given a “short list” of teams. That’s not ideal for Detroit: The more teams in play, the more potential for the Red Wings to recoup sufficient value for their captain.Which teams are on the list is just as important as the list’s length. Do the potential trade partners have stocked farm systems and draft capital? Or will they be straining to come up with the necessary pieces to complete a deal?If we presume Larkin, who has endured 10 straight seasons outside the playoffs in Detroit, wants to go to a contender, it could very well be one of those teams trying to cobble together a deal. If that’s the case, putting together a suitable deal could take some creativity.To see what that actually looks like, The Athletic’s Max Bultman and Corey Pronman assessed six potential Larkin trade packages. To choose the teams, we focused largely on organizations that are clear-cut contenders (many in tax-advantaged U.S. states, where players tend to like playing), plus a couple of other teams that could have the need and the assets for Larkin.Minnesota Wild
What could the Red Wings get in a Dylan Larkin trade? Evaluating 6 potential returns
Larkin's no-movement clause is front and center, but these are some clear-cut contenders and teams with the need and assets to land him.












