Detroit Red Wings Discussing Dylan Larkin Trade with Dallas Stars

The Detroit Red Wings are in talks with the Dallas Stars about a potential trade for captain Dylan Larkin, who has a full no-trade clause.

What's the latest on the trade talks?

The Stars have desirable unsigned restricted free agent forwards Jason Robertson and Mavrik Bourque to sign, but only have roughly $10 million to accomplish that.

Larkin's $8.7 million contract would fit better under the Stars' salary cap.

Why are the Red Wings looking to trade Larkin?

The Red Wings want established players, or players close to being ready, and are looking for a young center and a scorer to help them qualify for the playoffs.

They aren't looking for more draft picks, according to insider Elliotte Friedman.

What are the complications in the trade talks?

The Larkin trade situation is complicated because he is only open to going to a few teams, and the Red Wings are drawing a hard line in what they want in return.

The Minnesota Wild don't have the right assets to trade for Larkin, and the Florida Panthers are probably out of the running because they have no desire to move young Anton Lundell.

The Vegas Golden Knights would have to give up both Trevor Connolly and Pavel Dorofeyev, and they don't have the cap space to make it work.

The Red Wings would like to get the trade completed early so they know where they are before trying to sign UFAs and make trades.

And they could end up with a 2026 first-round pick in the Larkin package, which would be valuable since their own first-round pick belongs to St. Louis.

GM Steve Yzerman knows Dallas Stars' GM Jim Nill well, which could help facilitate a trade.

But Yzerman will likely dig in unless he receives a package of players who can help his team, given Larkin's speed and five consecutive 30-plus goal seasons.

The Red Wings are looking for a trade that will help them qualify for the playoffs, and they need a young center and a scorer to make that happen.

Larkin's contract and trade situation are complex, but the Red Wings are working to find a solution that works for both them and the player.

The trade talks are ongoing, and it's unclear what the final outcome will be.

But one thing is certain: the Detroit Red Wings are looking to make a move that will help them succeed in the NHL.