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Panel Questions Dylan Larkin Handling of His Trade Request: “Embarrassing”

A TSN OverDrive panel questions how Dylan Larkin has handled his trade request, saying he should be embarrassed by the lack of interest.

By NHL Trade Talk · NHL Trade Talk

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:42 PM

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TSN OverDrive analysts criticized Dylan Larkin and his agent, calling his expanded trade request process embarrassing.
Larkin reportedly widened his initial approved trade list from three clubs to roughly eight to ten teams.
The forward continues to rule out Canadian franchises despite reported interest from the Montreal Canadiens.

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Panelists on TSN OverDrive have strongly criticized Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and his representatives over their handling of his trade request. Analysts, including Jeff O'Neill, called the situation embarrassing after Larkin reportedly expanded his initial list of approved trade destinations to roughly eight to ten teams due to a lack of immediate interest from his top choices.

Larkin originally approved moves to the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers, but has reportedly added teams like Colorado, Washington, Dallas, and Tampa Bay while continuing to rule out Canadian clubs such as Montreal.

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Panel Questions Dylan Larkin Handling of His Trade Request: “Embarrassing”

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