Larkin Trade Buzz Puts Minnesota on the Clock

Dylan Larkin has suddenly become the kind of name that makes front offices lean forward, and Minnesota is being floated as the obvious aggressor. That is the part nobody in the business likes admitting out loud - when a captain-level player starts smelling like a possible fit, the asking price usually gets ugly fast. The Wild have the assets and the urgency to call, but they would also be stepping into a deal that could reshape their depth chart in a hurry.