Dylan Larkin is still in Sunny Mehta’s dreams after the Hellebuyck trade

Even after trading for Hellebuyck, Sunny Mehta should have his eyes set on Dylan Larkin…

By Spencer Lazary · Pucks and Pitchforks

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Spencer Lazary argues that Devils GM Sunny Mehta should target Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin after acquiring Connor Hellebuyck.
The Devils previously acquired Hellebuyck from Winnipeg in exchange for four players and two draft picks.
Lazary proposes a permanent trade package featuring Arseny Gristyuk, Cody Glass, Seamus Casey, and two future draft picks.

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Writer Spencer Lazary argues that New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta should target Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin following the team's blockbuster acquisition of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Lazary contends that pursuing Larkin makes immediate sense for New Jersey over other speculative targets like Quinn Hughes.

To facilitate a hypothetical permanent trade, the writer suggests the Devils could send Arseny Gristyuk, Cody Glass, Seamus Casey, and two draft picks to Detroit in exchange for Larkin with 25 percent salary retained.

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Dylan Larkin is still in Sunny Mehta’s dreams after the Hellebuyck trade

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