NHL Rumors: Frustration with Edvinsson and Larkin, and Top NHL Trade Board

Frustrations growing over the Simon Edvinsson and Dylan Larkin situations, and a now Top 24 NHL trade board.

By Mark Easson · NHL Rumors

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Interested NHL teams are growing frustrated with Detroit Red Wings negotiations regarding Simon Edvinsson and Dylan Larkin.
Darren Dreger reports Detroit interim GM Shawn Horcoff is waiting for a perfect package rather than negotiating on existing offers.
The Fourth Period ranked Nikita Kucherov, Dylan Larkin, and Simon Edvinsson as the top three players on its trade board.

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TSN insider Darren Dreger reports growing frustration from NHL clubs negotiating with Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff regarding Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson. Interested teams are reportedly frustrated that Detroit refuses to negotiate beyond existing tabled offers as the Red Wings seek the perfect return package.

Additionally, The Fourth Period released its updated top 25 NHL trade board rankings. Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov tops the trade board, closely followed by Larkin at second and Edvinsson at third, alongside Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov and Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko.

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NHL Rumors: Frustration with Edvinsson and Larkin, and Top NHL Trade Board

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