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Red Wings star Dylan Larkin’s three-team wish list revealed after trade request

Nypost · · 293 words · By Grace McCarron
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What to know about Red Wings star Dylan Larkin’s three-team wish list revealed after trade request

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin wants out and has three teams on his mind.

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What happened

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin wants out and has three teams on his mind.

Why it matters

The 29-year-old, who has a full no-trade clause, is willing to be dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Florida Panthers and the Minnesota Wild, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Common ground

A report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman on Thursday revealed that Larkin, a Michigan native, has requested a trade from Detroit.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Florida won back-to-back championships in 2024 and ’25.”
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The provided evidence for Florida consists of general travel and geography information and does not mention Stanley Cup championships for 2024 or 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Florida is world-renowned for its beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and sunny climate, and nautical recreation; attractions such as Walt Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center, and Miami Beach draw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 21, 2026 · Step inside a world where magic is real. Within Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ theme park you can visit the iconic Hogwarts™ castle and explore Hogsmeade™ village. And, at Universal …
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 22, 2025 · If the Sunshine State is calling but you're not sure where to go, we can help. We've ranked the best places to visit in Florida to help you plan your next vacation.
https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-places-to-visit-in-f…
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Claim 2: “In the postseason following the 2015-16 season, Larkin played in five games and scored one goal before Detroit was eliminated by Tampa Bay.”
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While evidence confirms Detroit played Tampa Bay in the 2016 playoffs and Larkin was on the team, the provided evidence does not specifically confirm the exact stat line of 5 games and 1 goal.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 NHL entry draft was the 52nd draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 27–28, 2014, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The top three selections were Aaron Ekblad by th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_NHL_entry_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2015–16 season. They began on April 13, 2016, and ended on June 12, 2016, with the Pittsburgh Pengu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Stanley_Cup_playoffs
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league composed of 32 teams, founded in 1917. Each team may select a captain, who has the "privilege of discussing with the referee any qu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_NHL_captains_a…
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Claim 3: “Larkin, who turns 30 next month, recorded 67 points in 74 games this season with a +3 rating.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify Larkin's specific stats (67 points, 74 games, +3 rating) for this season.
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Claim 4: “Larkin — who was part of the U.S. team that defeated Canada for gold at the 2026 Olympics”
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Web search results explicitly state that Dylan Larkin won a gold medal with Team USA by defeating Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; [1] born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figur…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dylan Larkin was winning a gold medal adds to fun of having a daughter and the Red Wings' strong start.Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin with the gold medal he won with Team USA men's ice hockey …
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2026/02/22/…
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web search NEUTRAL — Larkin represented the United States at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he was an alternate captain, and won a gold medal. Larkin recorded two goals and two assists in six games.[44].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Larkin
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Claim 5: “Larkin has spent the entirety of his 11-year career in a Red Wings sweater, but has not seen the playoffs since his rookie season.”
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Multiple sources confirm Larkin has spent 11 seasons with Detroit and has not returned to the playoffs since his rookie year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dylan Larkin (born July 30, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center and captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Larkin was drafted 15th overa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Larkin
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hockey butt or hockey ass is a slang term referring to the prominent gluteal muscle development commonly seen in ice hockey players. It typically results from the lower body training and repetitive ph…
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Claim 6: “A report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman on Thursday revealed that Larkin, a Michigan native, has requested a trade from Detroit.”
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Multiple independent web sources report that NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dylan Larkin (born July 30, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center and captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Larkin was drafted 15th overa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Larkin
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Alfred Gartner (born 29 October 1959) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who was a right winger for 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Washington Capitals,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Gartner
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nɑsjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League
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Claim 7: “Vegas is currently up 2-1 over Carolina in the Stanley Cup Final”
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A cross-reference from Nbcwashington and a Wikipedia entry for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final confirm the series between Vegas and Carolina, with the cross-reference specifically stating Vegas has a 2-1 lead.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Golden Knights compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Vegas Golden Knights season was the ninth season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that started playing in the 2017–18 season. On March 29, 2026, head coach Bruce Cassidy was …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Stanley Cup Final was the championship series for the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2025–26 season and the culmination of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs between the Eastern Conference champio…
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Claim 8: “Detroit finished sixth in the Atlantic Division with a record of 41-31-10.”
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A cross-reference from Nypost directly confirms the record of 41-31-10 and the sixth-place finish in the Atlantic Division.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — finishing 41-31-10 and sixth in the Atlantic Division
https://nypost.com/2026/06/04/sports/red-wings-star-dylan-la…
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Claim 9: “Minnesota, which traded for Quinn Hughes earlier this year, recorded 104 points this season but lost to Colorado in the conference semifinals.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Minnesota Wild traded for Quinn Hughes and discuss his performance this season.
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web search NEUTRAL — With Quinn Hughes, everything seems possible for the Minnesota Wild.In total, Hughes has tallied 47 points this season on four goals and a whopping — mind-boggling, bamboozling — 43 assists. He loves …
https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/minnesota-wild/trade-quinn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Canucks Trade Quinn Hughes To Minnesota Wild! w/ Steve Dangle | Instant Analysissdpn and 2 more105K views • 6 days agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). 2:09:05.Button reacts to Minnesota Wild trading for Quin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Arcade. Lost & Found.The Minnesota Wild, wild.com, "The State of Hockey" and State of Hockey flag image are trademarks of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment.
https://www.nhl.com/wild/player/quinn-hughes-8480800
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Claim 10: “The 29-year-old, who has a full no-trade clause, is willing to be dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Florida Panthers and the Minnesota Wild, according to the Detroit Free Press.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Dylan Larkin has a no-trade clause and has submitted a list of teams he is willing to be traded to, specifically mentioning the Vegas Golden Knights and citing the Detroit Free Press.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anthony Mantha (born September 16, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a winger for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Mantha was drafted 20th overall by …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marc-André Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian former professional hockey goaltender. Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc-André_Fleury
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Claim 11: “His full no-trade clause is through the next two seasons, and it then extends to a ten-team list.”
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Claim 12: “Larkin’s current eight-year contract has five years remaining, paying him through 2031 with an $8.7 million cap hit until he is 31 years old.”
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