Larkin Trade Shakes NHL Trade Market

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 5th, Word is Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin reportedly asked for a trade. This dude's been with the team his whole career since they drafted him way back in 2014
He's a Michigan native, and the team just missed the playoffs for the 10th year straight. So you can see why he might be frustrated, especially with only five playoff games under his belt. Apparently, there's been some friction between Larkin and Red Wings management, specifically general manager Steve Yzerman.
Last year, Larkin publicly called out Yzerman for not adding to the roster, and Yzerman fired back, saying the leadership, including Larkin, needed to. Step up, nobody's officially commenting on this trade request, not Larkin, his agent, or Yzerman.
Now, you might be wondering how this affects the New York Rangers. Well, if Larkin hits the trade market, he's a big deal. He's 29, a consistent 30-goal scorer, a respected captain, and even won Olympic gold. But for the Rangers, it's unlikely they'll be making a move for him. The main reason is positional redundancy. The Rangers already have solid centers like Mika Zibanejad, JT Miller, and Vincent Trocheck. While they could shuffle things around, it's a long shot. Plus, Detroit is going to want a massive return for their captain, and the Rangers are trying to build up their prospect pool and can't afford to give. Up top young players or high draft picks. However, Larkin's situation could impact the trade market for Vincent Trocheck. If Detroit was looking for a center, Larkin's availability might mean fewer teams are eyeing Trocheck. While Larkin is younger and offensively proven, he also has a bigger contract and would cost more assets. So, with Larkin now on the market, it adds another high-end center option, potentially affecting what the Rangers can get for Trocheck.
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I'm Corey with the story.