About this episode

The episode discusses Dylan Larkin's trade request and potential destinations with guest Michael Devellano.

In this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we're joined by special guest Michael Devellano @PucksandDreams to break down the biggest story in Hockeytown: Dylan Larkin's trade request. Following reports from Elliotte Friedman that the Detroit Red Wings captain wants out, and additional reporting from Helene St. James naming the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers as Larkin's preferred destinations, the future of the franchise suddenly looks very different. Michael joins the show as we discuss how Steve Yzerman should approach this franchise-altering situation. Is Yzerman the right person to maximize the return on a player of Larkin's caliber? What leverage do the Red Wings have? And what should Detroit demand in return for the captain who has spent his entire NHL career wearing the Winged Wheel? We dive into the best-case and worst-case trade scenarios, examining what realistic return packages could look like from each of Larkin's reported preferred destinations. From elite prospects and young NHL talent to draft capital and roster players, we explore every angle of a potential blockbuster deal. This isn't just about trading a captain—it's about the future…

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