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[Matte_02 @Mathias___02]

@Johnze27 @imDazzer @bluelinemetrics I don't get this narrative. It would make sense if Larkin were a rental, but he has four years left on his deal after this season. If anything, Larkin's value could go up slightly, as he's now rested and fully healthy, and some GMs are starting to get desperate.

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@Comments_Only1 @313Hockey Brisson is Quinn Hughes' agent as well. It feels like all of these are connected. Hughes would get a max contract with the Wild, but he isn't signing it without Larkin being traded there -> Edvinsson is not signed because the agents are mad that Larkin has not been traded to MIN.

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@RyanHanaWWP I just don't understand why Larkin is not willing to go to Boston with the way they have been playing. He gets to play with Pastrnak, and he played with Swayman and McAvoy in the Olympics.

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@DetroitRedWings @FifthThird What a ref show.

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@AdamFly96727825 @IslesUpNorth Edvinsson would still be an RFA at the end of a 3-year contract. The reality is that if Grier is thinking about trading Misa, they probably view him more as a Byfield/Beniers-level 2nd overall pick than the next Leo Carlsson/Barkov.

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@AdamFly96727825 @IslesUpNorth 2 years is the worst contract length because you can't extend the player. Byram is a better PP QB, but otherwise Edvinsson is better. Byram is also injury prone. The team that trades for Edvinsson doesn't have to worry about a concussion history or whether the player is leaving.

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@antoninolicataT @NHLRumourReport Boston and Montreal are good teams. They have shown interest in Larkin and have the assets that make sense for Detroit👍

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@realqs_7 @NHLRumourReport You are right, he doesn’t have to give more teams, but that doesn't benefit him in any way. Larkin is a competitive guy and he's losing over $1M a month by sitting out, he will change his mind soon😂

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@ThunderHRL @GrindLinePod The way Horcoff spoke, it's pretty obvious that there are better offers on the table from teams outside of Larkin's trade list. I don't know how it's sad for wanting the best possible return.

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@trenchwargod @PuresportsD @TheBookGirl25 @RinkyReport What is Horcoff supposed to do? If Larkin wants to get traded so badly, then why the fuck is he not expanding his trade list so a trade can be done? Boston and Montreal are good teams, and they have shown interest and have assets that make sense for Detroit.

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@StrayCryptoDog @Breuker19 You don't settle for a B-level return if there are multiple teams offering A-level returns. Larkin is losing over $1M a month, how is that not hurting him lol

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@pearlosnhlpow @StrayCryptoDog @HkytownHang I have seen posts from you ranting about Red Wings management. If Larkin is forcing his way to Minnesota, how is that the management's fault? Their job is not to please Larkin, but do what is best for the Red Wings.

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@StrayCryptoDog @HkytownHang @pearlosnhlpow Then who is on his list?

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@604mattoutdoors @TwitchGoalie @BrianFisherLORW Hronek played for the Red Wings and he was not as valuable a player as Edvinsson. If I am the Sharks, I'd rather go after the player who is 6 years younger with a higher ceiling.

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@RobinLindhefiw @Asst2TravelEBUG @CorbinDallasDET @PRIME_ABEL_ It's not just a few lucky games, Detroit has been consistently playing well and the analytics back it up as well.

Be for real, do you really think that Seattle is on a completely different level than Detroit? That would be a team Detroit would be competing with in the West😂

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@RobinLindhefiw @Asst2TravelEBUG @CorbinDallasDET @PRIME_ABEL_ Detroit won against Ottawa, Edmonton and Florida…

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@DavidNola985 @SportsJAG @GP2020911 @PuckPedia Yeah, but those picks will be in the 26–32 range, and why would Detroit want more mid level prospects? Detroit has a bunch of them already, and there are not enough roster spots for everyone. I don't think Detroit is being unreasonable because Minnesota is offering zero quality.

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@deadInthaWater @turbo_beef @SoxAndBruins Larkin is a competitive guy who wants to play, and money seems to be very important to him because he's still mad at Yzerman for not giving him a bigger contract.

It's simple, if Larkin wants to play and get paid, then open the trade list. 🤷‍♂️ If not, then it's his own problem.

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@mikelind_1968 @mikemacman21 @RinkyReport "They will walk away?" Bill Guerin is the one who is the most active and trying to get Larkin according to Friedman. He is desperate, haha.

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@BradKrysko I feel like rebuilding teams and even their fans are much more knowledgeable when it comes to prospects and know not to overrate them. Some of these contending teams that only have a few prospects are overrating their prospects like crazy.