Senators, Red Wings Trade Math Around Dylan Larkin Gets Real

Anytime Dylan Larkin’s name shows up in trade chatter, the phones in two front offices start working overtime. This piece lays out a possible Senators-Red Wings framework, which means the conversation is less about fantasy and more about the ugly part of roster construction where value, fit, and leverage all collide. Ottawa would not be shopping for a face on a poster, and Detroit would not move a captain-type player without a serious haul coming back.