Value of: Dylan Larkin

[nbwingsfan]

They certainly would balk. Not sure what the upside of this trade would be from L.A perspective other than getting older

And better ?

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Would about something centering around Utah's 4th OV?

Detroit can't afford to trade Larkin for a total reset. (4th)

Larkin to Utah would likely require Cooley coming back, which is obviously and understandably a non-starter for Utah. He would have to be replaced with a top center that can be a top center right now.

 

[Baksfamous112]

And better ?

For maybe a season? Two max?

There aren’t many 6’05 225+ center who were able to to put back to back 50+ points season by 22 years old.

Larkin is almost 29 and in the peak of his career. He got another 2-3 max before he start declining.

It’s not like L.A has been contenders for a while now. They haven’t gotten out of the first round since forever and moving a 22 years old center for a 28 years old center isn’t going to fix anything - especially not with Kopitar and Doughty on the verge of retirement

 

[Voight]

For maybe a season? Two max?

There aren’t many 6’05 225+ center who were able to to put back to back 50+ points season by 22 years old.

Larkin is almost 29 and in the peak of his career. He got another 2-3 max before he start declining.

It’s not like L.A has been contenders for a while now. They haven’t gotten out of the first round since forever and moving a 22 years old center for a 28 years old center isn’t going to fix anything - especially not with Kopitar and Doughty on the verge of retirement

Yea Larkin for Byfield would only make sense if LA was on the cusp of being a cup contender and was in win-now mode. Holland has made some bad trades in his time but hes not Chiarelli. I dont see him or Robitaille making a panic move like this.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Yea Larkin for Byfield would only make sense if LA was on the cusp of being a cup contender and was in win-now mode. Holland has made some bad trades in his time but hes not Chiarelli. I dont see him or Robitaille making a panic move like this.

I dunno, 1st round pick for Kyle Quincey is pretty high on the list of f*** ups, when you consider who Tampa got with that pick.

 

[Regal]

They also traded Ritchie in the Nelson deal.

lol forgot about that

 

[SirloinUB]

They certainly would balk. Not sure what the upside of this trade would be from L.A perspective other than getting older

Umm... Getting the player that is better now.

I'm not saying the Kings should make the trade but let's be real, It would be an immediate upgrade to the present Kings roster.

 

[nbwingsfan]

For maybe a season? Two max?

There aren’t many 6’05 225+ center who were able to to put back to back 50+ points season by 22 years old.

Larkin is almost 29 and in the peak of his career. He got another 2-3 max before he start declining.

It’s not like L.A has been contenders for a while now. They haven’t gotten out of the first round since forever and moving a 22 years old center for a 28 years old center isn’t going to fix anything - especially not with Kopitar and Doughty on the verge of retirement

What has Byfield done to give you the impression he will be better by next season? By 22 Larkin had a 63 and 73pt season in much lower scoring environments.

 

[keppel146]

Detroit can't afford to trade Larkin for a total reset. (4th)

Larkin to Utah would likely require Cooley coming back, which is obviously and understandably a non-starter for Utah. He would have to be replaced with a top center that can be a top center right now.

What about Rossi?

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

What about Rossi?

That would entirely depend on if Yzerman sees Rossi as a center or a winger.

Based on the way he drafts, my hunch is no. Then again, Brayden Point was an Yzerman era pick.

 

[Peter Griffin]

I can’t imagine moving Larkin is in the cards for Detroit this offseason.

 

[ctmagic]

MN could definitely offer a good package for Larkin, and I bet he could be talked into waiving to center a top line with Kaprizov - Boldy

 

[bossram]

I don't see Stevie trading Larkin short of something crazy. It seems the market has finally tired of Stevie's fruitless Yzerplan and they really need to make the playoffs next season.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Umm... Getting the player that is better now.

I'm not saying the Kings should make the trade but let's be real, It would be an immediate upgrade to the present Kings roster.

Immediate upgrade & Kopi retires at the end of next season & the King's have 30 year old Larkin & 34? year old Danault.

King's need another center, but shouldn't trade their only top 9 center under 30.

 

[SirloinUB]

Immediate upgrade & Kopi retires at the end of next season & the King's have 30 year old Larkin & 34? year old Danault.

King's need another center, but shouldn't trade their only top 9 center under 30.

That's a totally fair perspective on this.