Detroit Red Wings
· 2026-06-24
The Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has been at the center of trade rumors, and a potential deal with the Vegas Golden Knights is gaining traction.
The Golden Knights would acquire Larkin in exchange for Tomas Hertl, Trevor Connelly, and their first-round pick in 2028.
The Red Wings would get a first-round pick, a top prospect, and a proven NHL forward.
Hertl has trade protection, but if he's open to being moved, the Red Wings would add a solid offensive contributor.
In the 2025-26 season, Hertl scored 24 goals and added 34 assists for 58 points through 82 games.
Larkin reportedly gave the Red Wings a list of teams he'd be interested in joining, including the Minnesota Wild and Florida Panthers, but the Golden Knights have emerged as a potential fit.
The Golden Knights are coming off a strong 2025-26 campaign, but lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final.
The Red Wings seem to be in no rush to move Larkin, but the asking price will be high.
Larkin is an elite player who can bring a lot to the table for a contending team.
The Red Wings could get a solid return, considering the current state of the NHL's trade market.
Trevor Connelly, 20, might be ready to make the jump to the NHL next season, scoring 14 goals and adding 35 assists for 49 points through 46 games with the Henderson Silver Knights.
The Red Wings would be adding a top prospect and a proven NHL forward.
And with the Golden Knights looking to make another deep playoff run, acquiring Larkin makes perfect sense.
But the deal is still hypothetical, and nothing indicates that the two sides have discussed a trade.
So the Red Wings will continue to gauge the market for Larkin this offseason.
The draft is still a couple of days away, and several huge trades were completed on June 23rd, 2026.
The Red Wings will have to decide what to do with Larkin, and a trade with the Golden Knights could be a good option.
Larkin has been a key player for the Red Wings, and his departure would be a significant loss.
But the Red Wings would be getting a solid package in return, including a first-round pick and a top prospect.
The Golden Knights would be adding an elite player to their roster, and Larkin would be joining a contending team.
The trade would be a win-win for both teams, but it's still uncertain if it will happen.
The Red Wings will have to weigh their options and decide what's best for the team.
And the Golden Knights will have to decide if they're willing to pay the high asking price for Larkin.
The trade rumors will continue to swirl, and the Red Wings will have to navigate the complex trade market.
But one thing is certain: the Red Wings will do what's best for the team, and Larkin's future will be decided soon.
The Red Wings' fans will be watching closely, hoping that the team makes the right decision.
The trade deadline is approaching, and the Red Wings will have to act quickly.
The Golden Knights are waiting, and the Red Wings will have to decide if they're willing to make a deal.
The clock is ticking, and the Red Wings will have to make a decision soon.
The future of the team is at stake, and the Red Wings will have to get it right.
The trade rumors will continue to swirl, but the Red Wings will have to stay focused.
The team's success depends on it, and the Red Wings will have to make the right decision.
The Detroit Red Wings will be watching closely, hoping that the team makes the right decision.
The future of Dylan Larkin is uncertain, but one thing is certain: the Red Wings will do what's best for the team.