Detroit Red Wings Trade Rumors: Dylan Larkin is close to signing contract extension

The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly nearing a contract extension with their captain, Dylan Larkin. According to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston, the deal will likely be an eight-year agreement with a cap hit of more than $8.5 million.

Larkin has been playing out the final year of his five-year, $30.5 million contract that he signed with the Red Wings in 2018. The 26-year-old center has been a key player for Detroit, and the team is eager to keep him around for the foreseeable future.

This season, Larkin has scored 22 goals and tallied 57 points in 59 games. He has been with the Detroit Red Wings for eight seasons, and in that time has amassed 169 goals and 415 points in 563 career games. Selected 15th overall by Detroit in the 2014 draft, Larkin has established himself as a cornerstone player for the organization.

In addition to his on-ice performance, Larkin was also named captain of the Red Wings in 2021. He took on the role after it had been vacant since Henrik Zetterberg retired in 2018. Larkin has shown himself to be a leader both on and off the ice, and his impact on the team cannot be overstated.

As the Detroit Red Wings look toward the future, it is clear that Larkin will continue to play a crucial role in the team's success. With his talent and leadership, he will be a key part of any future playoff run that Detroit makes.

The contract extension being negotiated is a testament to Larkin's value to the organization. Fans of the team will undoubtedly be thrilled to see him remain in a Red Wings uniform for many years to come.

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Detroit Red Wings Open to Selling as Trade Deadline Approaches

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The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly preparing to sell off assets as the NHL trade deadline approaches. While captain Dylan Larkin is expected to stay put, pending unrestricted free agents Tyler Bertuzzi and Jakub Vrana are rumored to be on the trade block.

Bertuzzi has been the subject of trade rumors for weeks due to his injury issues this season. The 28-year-old forward has four goals and 14 points and carries a cap hit of $4.75 million. The Red Wings are said to be asking for a first-round pick and more in return.

Vrana was acquired from the Washington Capitals earlier this season but has struggled with injuries and inconsistency in Detroit. The 25-year-old forward has just one goal and two points in five games with the Red Wings, and six goals and 11 points in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins. He is signed through next season at a cap hit of $5.25 million.

Filip Zadina, a 23-year-old winger who has shown potential but has been limited by injuries this season, could also be a potential trade candidate. He has scored two goals and four points in 19 games with Detroit Red Wings this season and a goal in two games with the Griffins. Zadina was signed through the 2024-25 season at a cap hit of $1.825 million.

As the Detroit Red Wings focus on rebuilding, they will likely be seeking a combination of draft picks and young prospects in return for their trade assets.

With the deadline just days away, it remains to be seen which teams will be interested in making a deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Nonetheless, they are prioritizing the future, and shedding veteran players for future assets is the next step in their rebuilding process.