NHL Rumor Roundup: Updates On Red Wings' Dylan Larkin, More Canadiens Buzz
Speculation is growing over potential destinations for Dylan Larkin.
The 29-year-old Detroit Red Wings center's trade request last week set the rumor mill abuzz. With Larkin and Red Wings management keeping mum, the conjecture continues to build.
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reported Friday that Wings GM Steve Yzerman received a short list of preferred trade destinations from the Larkin camp. He thinks that list could grow or change as this situation progresses.
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The Canadiens have some trade candidates to watch this off-season.
Speaking of the Canadiens, Cowan believes Samuel Montembeault will be a trade candidate.
Montembeault, 29, lost the starting goalie job to Jakub Dobes. With promising Jacob Fowler filling the backup duties, Montembeault is the odd man out.
Montembeault has a year remaining on his contract. He carries a more affordable $3.15-million cap hit and lacks a no-trade clause.
With several NHL teams seeking experienced goalie depth for next season, Cowan believes the Canadiens shouldn't have much difficulty finding a trade partner willing to bet on a bounce-back season for Montembeault.
Kirby Dach also faces an uncertain future in Montreal.
The 25-year-old center is a pending RFA with arbitration rights. Injuries and inconsistency have plagued him since his acquisition from the Chicago Blackhawks four years ago.
Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports believes there is a market for Dach if the Canadiens decide to move him.
Lavoie pointed out that it would cost Montreal $4 million to qualify his rights. That could be too expensive for Habs management as they attempt to free up cap space to address other roster needs.
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM.