Detroit’s playoff hopes hang in the balance as the Red Wings weigh losing a franchise‑builder.
Larkin, who finished last season with 34 goals and 67 points in 74 games, rejected the Boston Bruins’ bid that would have moved him to the Atlantic Division.
The rejection was driven by his full no‑trade clause—a safeguard that has kept him under a five‑year, $8.7‑million contract and in Detroit’s plans.
In a press briefing, Larkin said his dream destinations include the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights; the Bruins were not on the list.
Boston still has a center hole, with Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha in the mix, but the trade deadline looms and the Red Wings must decide whether to hold on to Larkin or trade him—a move that could reshape the franchise. Their next challenge is a Thursday night showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs.