MLive’s Ansar Khan spoke with the Oilers Now With Bob Stauffer podcast last Thursday, and the interview is being widely quoted by the popular NHL Rumour Report Twitter/X account.
Khan spoke with Oilers Now producer Ayden Ganam regarding Dylan Larkin’s situation, the re-signing of Simon Edvinsson, the extension due to Alex DeBrincat,the Wings’ GM search, Detroit’s modest offseason additions and Detroit’s struggles to make the playoffs thanks to their stretch drive stumbles, among other topics.
There are commercials in the middle of the interview, but it’s interesting nonetheless. Scroll down a bit to listen and/or download:
Ansar Khan: Re Red Wings: Dylan Larkin has not rescinded his trade request, but…I think there is at least a little bit more optimism that maybe the new GM…is able to maybe patch up the differences; really his main issue was Steve Yzerman – Oilers Now (8/27)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) August 29, 2026
Ansar Khan: Re Simon Edvinsson/Red Wings negotiations: I would expect that deal to get done fairly soon after a new GM is hired; it's apparent…nobody's going to make him an offer sheet; from everything I've been told…the Wings would match it – Oilers Now (8/27)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) August 30, 2026
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NHLRR:…
Ansar Khan: Florida and Vegas showed only lukewarm interest in Dylan Larkin, they don't need him; Minnesota could really use him – Oilers Now (8/27)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) August 30, 2026
Ansar Khan: Re Alex DeBrincat future/Red Wings: It's a place that he likes, his family is here; my guess is they will get something done with him well before the trade deadline – Oilers Now (8/27)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) August 31, 2026
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NHLRR: Despite some early summer concerns, most reports suggest DeBrincat…
