NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Red Wings' Dylan Larkin And Ducks' Cutter Gauthier

Steve Yzerman stepped down as Detroit Red Wings GM and will serve as special advisor to owner Chris Ilitch, prompting speculation about whether captain Dylan Larkin will rescind his June trade request that listed the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, and Dallas Stars as preferred destinations. The management change raises questions about whether Larkin's trade request was driven by issues with Yzerman specifically or broader concerns about the team's competitiveness. The situation potentially delays or derails the Wild's efforts to acquire Larkin as their first-line center.