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By Nathan Ni · Habs Eye on the Prize

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The Montreal Canadiens are linked to potential trade discussions involving suspended Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin.
Detroit suspended Larkin without pay and removed him from the roster after he refused to continue playing there.
Aleksander Barkov could return for the Florida Panthers in roughly four weeks after skating following a knee injury.

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The Montreal Canadiens are linked to potential trade discussions involving Dylan Larkin after the Detroit Red Wings suspended their forward without pay and removed him from the roster. Reports indicate Larkin informed Detroit he would no longer play for the franchise, prompting speculation on Montreal's trade assets, including whether prospect Michael Hage might be involved.

Elsewhere around hockey, Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov returned to skating following an October knee injury, while the PWHL announced a minimum salary increase to $42,000 for 2026-27. Additionally, Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield will miss the PWHL season due to pregnancy.

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