With the Montreal Canadiens being in desperate need of another top-six center, they have naturally been viewed as one of the potential suitors for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. The star center notably has requested a trade from the Red Wings and is expected to be moved. However, Larkin's trade list has now been revealed, and the Canadiens are not on it. With Larkin having a full no-trade clause, this is undoubtedly a tough blow for the Habs. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reported [https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2026/06/08/dylan-lakrin-trade-request-list-red-wings-news/90454760007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx54p119450l000050c119450e1187xxv11xx54d--73--b--73--&gca-ft=275&gca-ds=sophi] on Monday that the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights are the only three teams on Larkin's trade list right now. With the Canadiens needing an upgrade at their second-line center spot, Larkin would have had the potential to be an excellent addition to their roster. This is because he is not only a proven top-six center but is also locked up until the end of the 2030-31 season. With this, he would have provided the Canadiens with a long-term answer for their top six. However, as it stands now, the likelihood of the Canadiens landing Larkin this off-season is incredibly low.
