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New Jersey Devils officially on superstar’s trade request list

Despite spending most of the time being held out of the top players trade lists with a new regime in New Jersey, the Devils were finally named as one of the teams a disgruntled Team USA superstar would accept a…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 1:52 AM
New Jersey Devils officially on superstar’s trade request list
Key Things to Know
  • Dylan Larkin has reportedly expanded his trade list to 10 NHL teams, officially including the New Jersey Devils.
  • A potential deal would be a permanent trade between the Detroit Red Wings and an interested club.
  • Larkin's initial three-team trade list previously consisted of only the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has expanded his trade destination list to 10 teams, officially including the New Jersey Devils, according to a report from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. Larkin had originally requested a trade with a list limited to the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers. The expansion gives Detroit interim general manager Shawn Horcoff several new franchises to engage with in potential trade negotiations.

Nick Villano of Pucks and Pitchforks argues that Larkin would be an ideal fit for New Jersey under new general manager Sunny Mehta. The article notes Larkin carries an $8.7 million salary cap hit through 2031 and shares a close personal relationship with Quinn Hughes, which could potentially benefit the franchise long term.

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