Reports Link Larkin to Canadiens, Bruins

Montreal is viewed as a strong hockey fit for Detroit captain Dylan Larkin, who could give the Canadiens a top-line center alongside Nick Suzuki, but reports say his reluctance to play in Canada—and his full no-trade clause—are major obstacles. One report claims Montreal and Detroit had a summer agreement that Larkin rejected, while another suggests Canadiens fans could try to sway him by cheering him during Detroit’s visit; neither tactic can guarantee he changes his mind. Separate reports have linked Larkin to Boston, including speculative trade proposals, though the Bruins are reportedly reluctant to part with prized young players and any deal would need to satisfy Detroit. Larkin remains with the Red Wings, and his future is uncertain amid competing accounts of his preferred destinations and Detroit’s willingness to trade him. Coverage has also raised concern that hostility toward American players and their families in Montreal could make the Canadiens a less appealing destination for Larkin and other U.S.-born stars.