Trade Rumors Swirl Around Detroit
Dylan Larkin, the 30‑year‑old captain of the Detroit Red Wings, formally requested a trade earlier this spring, setting off a flurry of speculation across the league.
The Kalshi hockey prediction board currently lists a 75 percent probability that Larkin will stay with the Red Wings for the upcoming season, a figure that reflects both fan sentiment and the team’s public stance.
Initially, Larkin’s list of preferred destinations included the Minnesota Wild, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers, but talks with the Wild have stalled as the club balks at parting with key players.
Detroit’s management is said to be seeking proven NHL talent in exchange, a demand that clashed with the Wild’s unwillingness to trade one of their top prospects, leaving the two sides at an impasse.
General manager Steve Yzerman, who has guided the franchise for years, announced he will step down as GM to assume a senior advisory role for owner Chris Ilitch, adding another layer of uncertainty to the roster’s direction.
Meanwhile, Calgary Flames’ pursuit of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj lost steam after the Flames acquired Jake Middleton from the Wild in July, a move that reshaped their defensive outlook.
The Flames’ recent acquisition of Middleton came as part of a three‑team deal that also involved Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta, and the team now looks to bolster its blue line with depth players such as Simon Benoit and Nick Seeler.
Philadelphia Flyers, who already possess a solid core of blueline toughness with Benoit and Seeler, have left the future of Xhekaj uncertain, despite earlier rumors linking him to a potential move east.