As the NHL trade deadline approaches, speculation is swirling around the future of Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin. With the 28-year-old center's contract set to expire after this season, the Red Wings are facing a critical decision: whether to trade him now and recoup some value or risk losing him for nothing in free agency. While a hockey trade, which involves swapping players directly, might be the ideal outcome for the Red Wings, not all teams have the luxury of making such a move. As a result, the Wings may be forced to consider more conventional trades, potentially involving draft picks or other assets, to get the best return for Larkin's services.

It will be interesting to see what type of package the Detroit Red Wings go with, if they trade Dylan Larkin. Wings may want a hockey trade, but not all teams can do that.