NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Dylan Larkin, Matthew Knies And Robert Thomas
The NHL rumor mill has been buzzing over potential destinations for Dylan Larkin since he submitted his trade request last week.
Last Friday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic indicated the Larkin camp gave Detroit Red Wings management a short list of preferred landing spots. On Monday, Helene St-James of the Detroit Free Press reported it was a three-team list, with his preferences being the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers.
LeBrun said Larkin's list could grow or change as this situation progresses. For now, it puts Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman at a disadvantage. Those limited options will make it difficult for him to get a decent return.
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Turning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman confirmed a report by Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period claiming Toronto nearly shipped Matthew Knies to the Montreal Canadiens at the trade deadline, only to have it fall through because it was filed one minute past the 3 p.m. ET deadline on March 6.
The report claimed the Maple Leafs would've received prospect Alexander Zharovsky, another prospect and two first-round draft picks.
While the Canadiens might like to revisit that deal, Friedman believes it's no longer possible since the Maple Leafs are now under new management.
Speaking of players no longer available, Robert Thomas was a fixture in the rumor mill at the trade deadline. However, Andy Strickland of FanDuel Sports Network reported Thursday the St. Louis Blues aren't looking to trade their first-line center.
Strickland expects Thomas will be on the Blues roster when training camp opens in September.
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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 10:23 AM.