Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin cannot be traded until his modified no-trade clause expands, according to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun. The restriction effectively blocks any potential deal involving the 29-year-old center, including speculated interest from the New Jersey Devils.
Larkin, who signed an eight-year, $69.6 million contract extension in March 2023, carries a modified no-trade clause that currently limits the teams to which he can be dealt. LeBrun reports that the list of teams Larkin would accept a trade to has not yet expanded to the point where a transaction could be facilitated.
The Red Wings center has served as team captain since 2021 and recorded 69 points in 68 games last season. Detroit entered the 2026-27 campaign looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, making Larkin's availability a significant factor in the team's competitive outlook.
Trade speculation involving the Devils emerged as New Jersey continues to build around young core pieces including Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. However, the contractual restriction means any discussion remains theoretical until Larkin's no-trade provisions change.
