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James Hagens is the dealbreaker in potential Dylan Larkin trade

There is no way the Boston Bruins are parting with James Hagens in a potential Dylan Larkin trade with the Detroit Red Wings.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
James Hagens is the dealbreaker in potential Dylan Larkin trade
Key Things to Know
  • The Boston Bruins are reportedly refusing to include prospect James Hagens in any trade for Detroit's Dylan Larkin.
  • The proposed transaction is a potential permanent trade between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings.
  • Reporter James Murphy indicated Detroit's asking price starts with Hagens, which Boston views as prohibitive.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins are reportedly pursuing Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, but prospect James Hagens represents a primary dealbreaker in trade talks. According to reporting from NHL journalist James Murphy, the Red Wings are asking for Hagens to initiate a deal, but Bruins general manager Don Sweeney will not consider parting with the young prospect.

Nestor Quixtan reports that the Bruins are instead attempting to interest Detroit in a package potentially featuring Pavel Zacha, Mason Lohrei, and a first-round draft pick. However, Larkin currently does not have Boston on his preferred trade list, and negotiations remain stalled while Detroit maintains a high asking price.

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