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Avalanche Have Assets for a Larkin Trade, But Take Surprising Stance

Dylan Larkin’s trade list includes the Colorado Avalanche, but that doesn’t mean Colorado is interested. According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Avs haven’t shown any appetite for a deal so far.“I’m told the Avs have not engaged to this…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:18 PM
Avalanche Have Assets for a Larkin Trade, But Take Surprising Stance
Key Things to Know
  • The Colorado Avalanche have reportedly shown no interest in pursuing a permanent trade for Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin.
  • Larkin included Colorado on his 10-team trade list, but the Avalanche have not engaged in talks.
  • The Avalanche are already heavily stocked at center with Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson, and Nazem Kadri.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Despite Dylan Larkin including the Colorado Avalanche on his trade list, the team has not engaged in trade talks with the Detroit Red Wings, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Heavy notes that Colorado is not actively pursuing the center, largely due to possessing a crowded group at that position, including Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson.

Financial considerations also present a major hurdle, as Larkin carries an $8.7 million cap hit that would require Colorado to clear salary. The writer explains that while the Avalanche possess the trade assets Detroit would want, adding Larkin is difficult to justify given Colorado's current roster construction and cap commitments.

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