Does Dylan Larkin Want to Stay in the United States?

Dylan Larkin's trade list has no Canadian teams. Is geography becoming a bigger factor in where NHL stars want to play?

By Old Prof · NHL Trade Talk

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:59 PM

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Old Prof questions if Dylan Larkin prefers playing in the United States after excluding all Canadian teams from his trade list.
Larkin reportedly informed the Detroit Red Wings he will not play until traded and was suspended without pay.
The forward's reported 10-team trade destination list features exclusively American-based NHL franchises.

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Old Prof of NHL Trade Talk analyzes whether Dylan Larkin prefers to remain in the United States, noting his reported 10-team trade list excludes all seven Canadian NHL franchises. Larkin has reportedly requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, stated he will not play until dealt, and received an unpaid suspension from the club.

The writer argues that while the all-American list suggests geography or lifestyle preferences could be factors, Larkin has not publicly stated his reasoning. Old Prof emphasizes that factors such as roster strength, family, or winning chances could also influence Larkin's preferred trade destinations.

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