NHL Rumor Roundup: No Golden Knights For Dylan Larkin; Latest On Nikishin And Wright
It's been over a month since Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade, submitting a three-team list of preferred destinations to GM Steve Yzerman.
So far, there's no indication that Yzerman is close to honoring Larkin's request, although Adam Proteau of The Hockey News feels Yzerman must do so or risk Larkin's presence being an unnecessary distraction when the regular season begins in October.
Is The Larkin And Red Wings Relationship Too Damaged To Stay Together?
Earlier this off-season, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin submitted a trade request. But thus far, GM Steve Yzerman hasn't dealt Larkin. Will it be reasonable for Yzerman to expect Larkin back in Detroit next season if he can't find the right trade package?
Turning to the Carolina Hurricanes, they aren't worried about defenseman Alexander Nikishin signing an offer sheet.
Nikishin, 24, is an RFA without arbitration rights, but he lacks the necessary NHL experience criteria to be eligible for an offer sheet.
Reports emerged following the Stanley Cup final that they could trade the young defenseman. The Rangers were reportedly interested, but that was before they acquired blueliners Marcus Pettersson and Sean Durzi last week.
Add the St. Louis Blues to the list of clubs considering Nikishin. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday that they were taking a long look at the young Hurricanes blueliner.
The Seattle Kraken And Shane Wright Have Failed To Meet Expectations So Far
The Seattle Kraken have mostly been a letdown in their brief time as a team, and young Kraken center Shane Wright also has disappointed. The Kraken are set to trade Wright, but what type of changes should the team aim for?
Meanwhile, in Seattle, the Kraken and center Shane Wright are about to part ways this summer.
Friedman reported that Wright's agent, Kurt Overhardt, said the Kraken have agreed to trade his 22-year-old client, hopefully to a team seeking a top young center.
Wright's age and potential could make him an enticing trade option. He's in the final season of his entry-level contract, which could draw interest from cap-strapped clubs looking for affordable depth at center. However, the Kraken reportedly seeks a "fair price" and won't be rushed into making a deal.
James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now suggested Wright as a Plan B option for the Devils if their attempt to sign away Barrett Hayton from the Utah Mammoth with an offer sheet should fail.
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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 7:37 AM.