The Vegas Golden Knights are at a crossroads on the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes

The Detroit Red Wings have reportedly suspended Dylan Larkin without pay, positioning the Vegas Golden Knights as potential suitors in a trade sweepstakes. Writer Jacob Walters explores whether Vegas should pursue a deal for the superstar center, weighing the high cost of acquiring him against the significant boost he would provide down the middle alongside former Olympic teammate Jack Eichel.

Walters questions whether Vegas should sacrifice rookie Trevor Connelly, who has nine points in 14 games, alongside potential trade pieces like Nic Dowd, Adin Hill, and draft capital. However, the writer argues that adding Larkin would substantially strengthen the Golden Knights' center depth, power play, and team-wide scoring philosophy, despite competition from clubs like the New Jersey Devils.