An NHL insider has reported that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin would not include the Buffalo Sabres on his trade list, according to Michael Augello of The Hockey News.
The report indicates that Larkin, who holds a full no-movement clause in his contract, would block any potential trade to Buffalo. The 28-year-old center has spent his entire NHL career with Detroit since being selected 15th overall in the 2014 draft.
Larkin signed an eight-year, $69.6 million contract extension with the Red Wings in March 2023 that includes the no-movement protection. The Sabres, currently in a rebuilding phase, have been linked to various trade scenarios as they look to accelerate their return to playoff contention.
