Power Rankings: Teams With Best Shots at Landing Larkin

June 7, 2026 - 22:05

Dylan Larkin has not gone public with any preference for a trade destination. What is known is that he wants to play for a contender, and the Detroit Red Wings are listening to offers. With the trade deadline approaching, several teams have emerged as strong candidates to acquire the star center.

At the top of the list are the Colorado Avalanche. They have the cap space, the need for a top-six center, and a deep prospect pool to make a deal work. Larkin would fit perfectly alongside Nathan MacKinnon or give them a lethal one-two punch down the middle.

The Boston Bruins also make sense. They are in win-now mode and could use another center to bolster their playoff run. Boston has young assets like defenseman Mason Lohrei or a first-round pick that could appeal to Detroit.

The New York Rangers are another team to watch. They have been linked to Larkin for months. With young players like Filip Chytil and draft capital, they could put together a competitive offer. The Rangers need a center who can drive play, and Larkin fits that role.

The Dallas Stars are a dark horse. They have a strong core and could use Larkin to push them over the top. Their prospect pool is not as deep, but they have NHL-ready players that might interest Detroit.

The Los Angeles Kings have the assets but may hesitate to pay the high price. They have centers already, so Larkin might not be their top priority.

The Red Wings are in no rush. They will wait for the best offer. Larkin's future remains uncertain, but the list of suitors is growing.