Elliotte Friedman Reveals Latest Minnesota Offer for Dylan Larkin includes Three First-Round Picks

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman cleared up some of the smoke around rumored trade talks between the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild for star center Dylan Larkin, giving his most detailed report yet on what Minnesota has offered.

Speaking Friday on the FAN Hockey Show, Friedman said the Wild have put an offer on the table for the 30-year-old forward. "[Shawn Horcoff's] had an offer on the table which we believe is Danila Yurov and three 1st rounders," Friedman said.

Friedman added that if a futures-based package were of interest to the Red Wings, they would already have taken it. That fits with what has been reported across the league for months in Detroit is not looking to kick the can down the road, and if the club moves a commodity like Larkin, it wants a return that can help immediately.

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The Red Wings are on a five-game losing streak but sit just six points out of a playoff spot. Detroit saw last season how quickly teams can fall out of the race, so the club shouldn't be counted out. Friedman also reported that Detroit is looking for a young centers in return, likely one they view as better or with more potential than Yurov.

Larkin's no-trade list is another factor with Friedman recently reporting that Larkin might make adjustments to his ten-team list. It later emerged that Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, and Larkin's camp believe they have already been generous with the ten teams provided to the Red Wings and are reportedly not budging. 

However, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported Thursday night on SportsCentre that he believes Brisson and the Red Wings are starting to come together on a solution. That could mean an expanded list or teams on the list making more offers.

For now, it appears Detroit has no interest in future assets and wants an immediate piece, enough to turn away as many as three first-round picks.

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