Montreal Canadiens fans have been abuzz with discussions as to how their team can convince Dylan Larkin to join their team over the past 10 days, but I’ve more or less ignored the rumors as they’re a waste of ink. This morning, Bleacher Report’s Lyle Richardson agrees that the rumor “is BS“:
Dylan Larkin to the Montréal Canadiens
Since his trade request was reported in early June, Dylan Larkin has been a fixture in the offseason rumor mill. The 30-year-old Detroit Red Wings center sits at No. 2 on our NHL Trade Targets Big Board for September 2026. His request is currently in limbo as the Red Wings search for a new general manager.
Larkin is signed through 2030-31 with an average annual value of $8.7 million. He has a full no-movement clause, but will waive it for the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights. The Dallas Stars are also rumored as a possible landing spot.
However, Larkin’s preferred destinations lack the salary cap space and tradeable assets to acquire him. Some observers suggest he must widen his list if he hopes to be traded before the regular season begins, assuming the Red Wings have hired a new GM by then.
On Aug. 28, NHL Network’s Mike Johnson suggested the Montréal Canadiens as a trade destination if Larkin wants to play for a Stanley Cup contender. He noted that the Canadiens are loaded with young talent to be a contender for several years. They can draw on some of it to make a tempting offer to the Red Wings.
BS Meter: It’s BS
Larkin’s list of landing spots is all American-based teams. He’s unlikely to join the Canadiens or any other Canadian franchises. If he has to widen his trade list, it probably won’t include clubs north of the border.
Continued; I don’t know whether Larkin would consider a move to a Canadian team , or Montreal at all, but we do know that he hasn’t expanded his list (unless you count the Dallas Stars), and no one expects Larkin to expand his list any time soon.
So the impasse continues.
