Report: St. Louis Blues Join List Of Teams Interested In Dylan Larkin; Still Not On His Trade List

The St. Louis Blues have reportedly shown interest in acquiring Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, despite not being included on his 10-team trade list. Trade discussions surrounding Larkin have escalated after he informed the Red Wings that he will no longer play for the organization. Detroit head coach Todd McLennan announced Larkin would sit out against the Chicago Blackhawks, and interim general manager Shawn Horcoff subsequently confirmed the team suspended Larkin without pay.

Larkin is in the fourth year of an eight-year contract carrying an $8.7 million annual average value. His current preferred trade destinations reportedly include Minnesota, Florida, Vegas, Dallas, Washington, Carolina, Utah, Tampa Bay, New Jersey, and Colorado. The Blues face a disadvantage in potential trade talks, as they would need to persuade Larkin to waive his no-trade protection to join St. Louis.