Friedman: Dylan Larkin requests trade

[Karelia Hurricanes]

Delends on if Yzerman has a choice. If he wants to stay close to Detroit, the 3 nearest teams are Toronto, Columbus, and Chicago.

Ottawa at least has a young 2C they could trade for Larkin and are not too far away.

If he wants to come out west, could do a lot worse than Anaheim.

Ottawa has no reason to trade for a C unless it's a clear upgrade on Stuetzle.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Youre going to be awfully disappointed in Larkin's trade return if thats your belief

Anything less and Columbus is just another team in the mix, nothing to separate them out.

Fantilli might be too much, but it also probably gets it done.

 

[Leo2Cutter]

Almost 0% chance he stays in the Atlantic...my guess is Minny, Anaheim or LA

Minny def seems like the favorite for him.... LA would make a lot of sense... but what can they really offer?

Anahiem will kick tires, but PV doesnt strike me as the type to overpay for anyone really... and i dont think Larkin is the guy to change his mind... so itll be a pretty basic trade

 

[viper0220]

again you are talking out of your ass cause its just your opinion. again we dont know where he wants to go cause the information hasnt been leaked yet so until then he can be speculated to go anywhere.

I am posting what I am thinking, there is a very good chance Montreal is on his NTC.

 

[JKG33]

It doesn't make them king of shit mountain, it probably increases their odds of being one of the two teams besides Carolina that makes it.

Maybe Philadelphia and Pittsburgh aren't better than Columbus. Maybe they are. Maybe New Jersey takes a playoff spot back next year. Maybe the Islanders and Flyers keep improving with their relatively young cores. Actually, both of the teams behind Columbus had more wins, and regulation wins, than Columbus did this year.

But Columbus isn't the place you go if your goal is playoffs. Again, the delta in the differences between Detroit and playoffs, and Columbus and playoffs this season was negligible, virtually zero. Columbus doesn't represent a better chance to make it than Detroit.

But he will have the option to go to teams that not only have much better chances to make it, but have actually done so in the last 5 years, and have won a playoff series. So why would Columbus be in his top few choices?

If Detroit and Columbus were as you say basically even, and you agree that the metro is shit. Then subtracting Larkin from Detroit and adding him to Columbus would make a huge difference.

 

[SensFactor]

Minny def seems like the favorite for him.... LA would make a lot of sense... but what can they really offer?

Probably picks and maybe Byfield?

 

[Vergil]

Crackpot theory. What if the Devils use this as an opportunity to secure their position to get Quinn Hughes?

It's literally no secret that Quinn wants to play with Larkin. Minny will try hard to acquire him as well. But the Devils could get him very easily if they decide to move on from Hischier.

Does trading Hischier and Markstrom for Larkin and Trey Augustine make Bill Guerin's July 1st a living nightmare?

Obviously Hischier has more value than Larkin 1 for 1. The Devils would want to use it as an excuse to shed cap for the inevitable, and the Red Wings have so much goalie talent that would make the Devils less of a dumpster fire.

Not that I think this would happen... This situation is just fascinating.

 

[JKG33]

Anything less and Columbus is just another team in the mix, nothing to separate them out.

Fantilli might be too much, but it also probably gets it done.

Larkin's trade protection says hello. He can really put the screws to Detroit if he wants to

 

[broc]

Lame thread- why don’t you make a proposition OP?

 

[Viqsi]

Anything less and Columbus is just another team in the mix, nothing to separate them out.

Fantilli might be too much, but it also probably gets it done.

Fantilli is an unconditional non-starter. If that's what it requires, he will not be a Columbus Blue Jacket. Because Fantilli at this point projects to be a better player. At his age he's already certainly of higher value.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

It would start with Zegras or Michkov

So Philly hangs up the phone probably. Not ideal trading partners

 

[Mnsportsfan22]

My bias says all signs point to the wild. A deal like this
Yurov, 27 1st, 26 1st from 3rd team, another b prospect
3rd team gets Hartman
Wild get Larkin
Detroit fans will be disappointed with the return but larkins NMC ends up affecting the return.

 

[viper0220]

Based on what? We've heard nothing yet about where he wants to play.

A lot of pressure playing in Canada and he is American. I don’t have any sources but I don’t think he coming to Montreal.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Crackpot theory. What if the Devils use this as an opportunity to secure their position to get Quinn Hughes?

It's literally no secret that Quinn wants to play with Larkin. Minny will try hard to acquire him as well. But the Devils could get him very easily if they decide to move on from Hischier.

Does trading Hischier and Markstrom for Larkin and Trey Augustine make Bill Guerin's July 1st a living nightmare?

Obviously Hischier has more value than Larkin 1 for 1. The Devils would want to use it as an excuse to shed cap for the inevitable, and the Red Wings have so much goalie talent that would make the Devils less of a dumpster fire.

Not that I think this would happen... This situation is just fascinating.

I think it most definitely does.

But does Hischier extend in Detroit?

 

[AKL]

If Detroit and Columbus were as you say basically even, and you agree that the metro is shit. Then subtracting Larkin from Detroit and adding him to Columbus would make a huge difference.

And regardless, he would still be better off going to any of the other choices he can make where the team goes from playoff series winner, to Cup contender, rather than from pile of shit, to wild card team, or one and done team.

 

[Crede777]

Anything less and Columbus is just another team in the mix, nothing to separate them out.

Fantilli might be too much, but it also probably gets it done.

Columbus doesn't have to match Larkin's actual value. They just need the best offer out of the 3-4 teams that Larkin would waive his NTC for. Basically, the package may be underwhelming but if it's better than what Minnesota offers, then it probably gets the deal done.

 

[Leo2Cutter]

Probably picks and maybe Byfield?

If they trade Byfield isnt their center depth like
Larkin - - Turcotte - Helenius?

Might as well stay in Detroit. I think for a trade to make sense for Kings and for Larkin to want to go to LA.... is if they keep byfield.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Larkin's trade protection says hello. He can really put the screws to Detroit if he wants to

He can, but I also doubt that the wants to request a trade and then play in Detroit on opening night. So he has to be little flexible.

 

[Vergil]

I think it most definitely does.

But does Hischier extend in Detroit?

He's been a dog with the Devils rebuild this entire time. I do think he wants to win, but I'm sure he can see the Red Wings are on the up and up lately. They're definitely not as bad as they used to be. I think Yzerman could convince him to extend.

 

[Crede777]

He can, but I also doubt that the wants to request a trade and then play in Detroit on opening night. So he has to be little flexible.

We sing the "GM's don't have to trade him" tune every time someone makes a trade demand. But guess what always happens? The GM caves...

 

[JKG33]

He can, but I also doubt that the wants to request a trade and then play in Detroit on opening night. So he has to be little flexible.

I dont think he's going to let 1 night dictate the next 3 years of his life.

Edit: I mis-read what you said lol. But yea I doubt Detroit sits on him if he wants out. Good luck with that

 

[RandV]

I think Larkin should go to Vegas. It's only fair that Vegas have at least one good thing go to them every season and after winning the Cup they can start next year with Larkin.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Columbus doesn't have to match Larkin's actual value. They just need the best offer out of the 3-4 teams that Larkin would waive his NTC for. Basically, the package may be underwhelming but if it's better than what Minnesota offers, then it probably gets the deal done.

And if it's not, then they don't get him. It's the chance they'd be taking.

 

[AKL]

We sing the "GM's don't have to trade him" tune every time someone makes a trade demand. But guess what always happens? The GM caves...

I think it's more of a moot point. I highly doubt Larkin would only be okay with one team anyway, there are probably a good 3-4. And of those 3-4 teams, they won't all conspire to lowball Detroit, they'll make a fair offer (I know for a fact because Minnesota will be one of the teams, and Guerin will make a fair offer).

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I dont think he's going to let 1 night dictate the next 3 years of his life

Ok, does he want to play 3 months in Detroit after requesting a trade? Or 6 months? Or a year?

You knew what I meant.