What Steve Yzerman news means for Dylan Larkin trade from Red Wings

Steve Yzerman’s stepping down as Detroit Red Wings GM is a major development in Dylan Larkin’s trade situation, because it changes who will make the key calls this offseason. Larkin has requested a trade, but Detroit has not dealt him yet, turning the process into a waiting game while the organization hires a new decision-maker. The new GM is expected to review Larkin’s no-trade clause, reported to include four approved teams: Florida, Minnesota, Vegas, and Dallas. Yzerman previously resisted a “sell low” approach, even as other teams could interpret the request as room to offer less. With leadership in flux, negotiations may pause until the vacancy is filled, potentially delaying any trade involving the captain.