Yzerman says ‘no guarantees’ on Larkin trade request

Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman confirmed on Saturday, following the 2026 NHL Draft, that captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade shortly after the season ended, with his agent providing a short list of teams to which Larkin would waive his no-trade clause. Yzerman declined to guarantee the trade request would be fulfilled, noting Larkin still has five years remaining on his eight-year, $69.9 million contract signed on March 1, 2023. Yzerman stated his priority is acting in the best interest of the Red Wings, and the situation creates significant uncertainty around roster building ahead of the free agent market opening Wednesday.