With the Detroit Red Wings reportedly attempting to strike a deal with Dylan Larkin, a fresh rumor has surfaced connecting another player on their roster to the Montreal Canadiens.
Hockeytown followers are still guessing about Dylan Larkin’s future with the Detroit Red Wings. Following recent developments at Little Caesars Arena, speculation about the captain’s impending exit has escalated, and now, amid reports of interest from the Montreal Canadiens, another cornerstone name has surfaced.
According to David Pagnotta of DFO Insider, an expert at NHL Network, defenseman Simon Edvinsson may be a substitute target that will attract Montreal’s notice. Pagnotta said, “There’s also a lot of interest in Simon Edvinsson, in addition to Montreal’s strong interest in Dylan Larkin.”
Trade rumors about Detroit have been dominated by both players. With the Red Wings rumored to be seeking Larkin’s assistance to circumvent his trade protection, Edvinsson’s long-term position in the company seems equally precarious.
Regarding Detroit, trade talk has been dominated by both players. Edvinsson’s long-term position with the Red Wings is similarly unstable since they are reportedly asking Larkin for help to get over his trade barrier.
The focus has moved to Edvinsson, who increasingly seems prepared to conclude the season in a different sweater, even if recent reports involving Nikita Kucherov have tempered expectations around a prospective Larkin deal.
How is Edvinsson doing?
Contract extension talks failed due to big salary gaps, therefore Edvinsson is still an unsigned restricted free agent. The 23-year-old blueliner believes that a trade is his most realistic route back onto the ice since the NHL’s crucial Dec. 1 signing deadline is quickly approaching, after which he will be unable to play this season.
Even if interim general manager Shawn Horcoff would ideally want to keep the youthful defenseman, Detroit is currently taking calls from other teams in the league. The Red Wings are seeking an elite prospect or established young center in any return package in order to fill a obvious organizational gap in the middle.
Larkin and Edvinsson’s potential trade partners
Edvinsson is currently being pursued by the San Jose Sharks, who are offering young center depth in the form of Filip Bystedt and Michael Misa. The Seattle Kraken, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues are still strongly in the running, while the Boston Bruins are actively pursuing him to be the anchor of their top combination with Charlie McAvoy.
In contrast, Larkin’s market is severely limited by his approved list of ten teams. Despite the fact that the Washington Capitals, Utah Mammoth, and Canadiens are still major candidates, the Minnesota Wild have mounted a persistent chase around a number of first-round draft selections. Nevertheless, Larkin keeps rejecting strong bids from outside his chosen group because he won’t add more destinations.
