Look, we've all heard the endless rumors surrounding Jack Eichel's Olympic buddies. Names like Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck have been connected to the Vegas Golden Knights in some capacity, leaving people to wonder if Kelly McCrimmon will strike like the carnivore he is.
Speaking of Larkin, are you ready for the latest rumor regarding the Red Wings superstar? Okay, it's not too much of a rumor. But it confirms McCrimmon's interest in Eichel's gold medalist buddy.
"The Golden Knights — one of his favored destinations — could be lurking in the weeds here."Chris Johnston in The Athletic
It's no secret that Larkin has made his intentions clear on his next destination. Aside from the Golden Knights, he's also been linked to the Florida Panthers and the Minnesota Wild. Don't forget about the Dallas Stars, who are... another team in a no-state-income-tax place.
Cue the angry snowbirds and hockey traditionalists because they're about to give Golden Knights fans an earful. Still, it's business as usual on the Larkin front, with the Golden Knights in their usual lurking spot.
Can a move happen on the McCrimmon front? Believe it or not, it's entirely possible. Names like Tomas Hertl and Adin Hill are expendable and carry sizable salaries to get the salary cap juicy and open. Not only that, but there are some young options to throw into the mix.
We're talking about the 2028 first-round pick and Trevor Connelly being thrown in the mix. You can also include Pavel Dorofyev in a potential deal, although it would be preferred that the Golden Knights hold onto the 25-year-old winger. Regardless, McCrimmon does have options to work with here.
That alone will make Vegas a team to watch in the Larkin sweepstakes. Rumor has it that Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman wants a deal done by the weekend. McCrimmon will be there lurking in the shadows, waiting to offer an incredible deal to get his veteran.
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