Friedman: Dylan Larkin requests trade

[AKL]

I am starting to think Minnesota losing out on the deal is why we know about this at all.

Lol okay, humor me

 

[rynryn]

I am starting to think Minnesota losing out on the deal is why we know about this at all.

i'm a little unclear on the trade demand timeline so you could be correct. please explain.

 

[Drytoast]

If I'm San Jose...I jump on this.

 

[AKL]

i'm a little unclear on the trade demand timeline so you could be correct. please explain.

It would have to be a pretty interesting timeline here, because the news that Larkin wants out came out on Thursday, and yesterday Russo put out an article explaining that the Wild are very much pursuing Larkin.

It would be a little unbelievable for the Wild to be pursuing Larkin, get rejected, suddenly it goes public that Larkin wants out, and then the next day Russo puts out an article all about going after Larkin.

 

[Snuggs]

So Florida uses Lundell + 9th overall to add an extra 30 pts in Larkin?

This is a horrible use of assets for something Florida doesn't need.

Larkins better than Lundell by like, a lot. The deal wouldn't even be realistic if Larkin didn't want out. Saying what you said about points; It's like Red Wings fans telling Florida fans Barkov has similar point totals to Larkin the last couple years and pretending like it's equal.

Also we're just spit balling. Florida wouldn't even have a shot at a guy like this without Larkin demanding a trade out...

Goalie is an issue but, the roster is great; players will want to come play for the Panthers.

Again, spit balling ideas here, idc if he goes to Florida at all. If they wanna use the pick and keep Lundell more power to them if they think that makes them better next year.

 

[broc]

Minnesota doesn’t have shiny enough pieces they will offer to be the top offer for Larkin?

 

[Juxtaposer]

Yeah and then other Wings fans are telling them they're crazy, that Larkin doesn't have that kind of value. The majority view is that Larkin doesn't have that kind of value.

Did I say the majority?

 

[Dotter]

I am starting to think Minnesota losing out on the deal is why we know about this at all.

Very possible. I doubt Larkin camp or DRW camp leaked it.

 

[Shonky]

Yes. I realize that. But the reality is that he will be traded soon for the best offer. Fans always say just let him sit but teams very rarely do that. Especially with him being the captain. It’s a major distraction and Yzerman will move him quickly.

He can be stripped and still play for the team if he's not flexible enough for a trade this summer. 5 years left with less control over trades in the coming years. His only requirement was to go to a good team, he can't act like there's 29 bad teams.

 

[Stealth JD]

He will crash and burn. Bringing the franchise down with him.

This isn't 40 years ago...or even 10 years ago. It is not the same environment.

Yzerman is like Armstrong, in that they’ll try to honor the player request but will do it on their terms. Tarasenko requested a trade from the Blues and it took Doug Armstrong almost a year and a half to make that happen, simply because he wasn’t going to move him for pennies on the dollar.

 

[AKL]

Tarasenko requested a trade from the Blues and it took Doug Armstrong almost a year and a half to make that happen, simply because he wasn’t going to move him for pennies on the dollar.

And then they moved him for "pennies on the dollar" anyway

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Lol okay, humor me

There has been a pretty big hunt on who released this in terms of the Wings from some people I know. They believe Larkin's agency did not leak this and know they didn't...

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Yzerman will trade him for the best offer he can get. He might hold out for training camp and a month into the season to see if he can get Larkin to expand his list of destinations but he won’t let it fester too long. When your captain wants out you need to get rid of him quickly.

Please don’t say Fester… We’re still traumatized.

 

[AKL]

There has been a pretty big hunt on who released this in terms of the Wings from some people I know. They believe Larkin's agency did not leak this and know they didn't...

And it's Minnesota that leaked it because...

 

[majormajor]

Did I say the majority?

What's the point of rambling on about what like 4 fans say? If the majority are telling them to knock it off? You can find that proportion of people saying anything.

 

[TheImpatientBoomer]

Larkins better than Lundell by like, a lot. The deal wouldn't even be realistic if Larkin didn't want out. Saying what you said about points; It's like Red Wings fans telling Florida fans Barkov has similar point totals to Larkin the last couple years and pretending like it's equal.

Also we're just spit balling. Florida wouldn't even have a shot at a guy like this without Larkin demanding a trade out...

Goalie is an issue but, the roster is great; players will want to come play for the Panthers.

Again, spit balling ideas here, idc if he goes to Florida at all. If they wanna use the pick and keep Lundell more power to them if they think that makes them better next year.

Ya just not a smart move for Florida IMO.
Many other teams NEED Larkin more than Florida

PHI
MIN
STL
MON

etc

 

[Tatar Shots]

So Florida uses Lundell + 9th overall to add an extra 30 pts in Larkin?

This is a horrible use of assets for something Florida doesn't need.

Why is this worded like a 30 point difference isn’t massive?

 

[Stealth JD]

And then they moved him for "pennies on the dollar" anyway

Blais, Skinner, 1st & 4th for expiring Tarasenko & Mikkola?

 

[Snuggs]

Ya just not a smart move for Florida IMO.
Many other teams NEED Larkin more than Florida

PHI
MIN
STL
MON

etc

I agree many other teams NEED him more to be competitive. Florida would be almost creating a super team. Barkov/Larkin/Bennett down the middle with wingers like Marchand/Reinhart/Verhaeghe is incredible depth not many teams in the east could match... Before tag along cup chasers are added and you consider Rodriguez/Eetu.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I agree many other teams NEED him more to be competitive. Florida would be almost creating a super team. Barkov/Larkin/Bennett down the middle with wingers like Marchand/Reinhart/Verhaeghe is incredible depth not many teams in the east could match... Before tag along cup chasers are added and you consider Rodriguez/Eetu.

Now before the cap rise allows them to add Brady Tkachuk as a UFA. They will just keep doing older cup chasing goalies until their window finally shuts. A team out Vegas'ing Vegas....

 

[WetcoastOrca]

He can be stripped and still play for the team if he's not flexible enough for a trade this summer. 5 years left with less control over trades in the coming years. His only requirement was to go to a good team, he can't act like there's 29 bad teams.

In theory yes. But in practice it rarely happens.

 

[lawrence]

So what's the info here? does he want to go to a contender? is he interested in a non playoff team but have mad potential? (San Jose) is he ok with a normal playoff team but non contender? or any team is fine? (Pavel Bure just wanted out)

 

[Grinner]

If I'm San Jose...I jump on this.

Why? Other than coveting that you can not have

 

[Grinner]

So what's the info here? does he want to go to a contender? is he interested in a non playoff team but have mad potential? (San Jose) is he ok with a normal playoff team but non contender? or any team is fine? (Pavel Bure just wanted out)

Why should SJ have much of an interest

 

[Jetskiis]

First off, not a fan...but Yzerman needs to be fired. He's horrible.

Now, all this talk about Larkin wants out. But he has a full NTC and will only go to teams he wants. This will limit Yzerman, and Yzerman is such an ass. I see him playing hardball with Larkin and holding on to him.

if his name weren't Yzerman he would've been fired by now. No way can Yzerman afford to play hardball and still keep his job.