In a shocking move, Steve Yzerman is stepping down as the General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, leaving a power vacuum in the organization. As the team navigates this uncertain period, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Red Wings is the future of star forward Dylan Larkin. Larkin recently submitted a trade request, citing a desire for a fresh start, but with Yzerman's departure, some observers are wondering if the young center will rescind his request and stay with the team he's grown up with. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, the Anaheim Ducks are facing a daunting task: re-signing highly touted prospect Cutter Gauthier. Sources close to the team indicate that the cost of retaining Gauthier's services may be higher than initially anticipated, potentially forcing the Ducks to make a difficult decision about their young talent's future.

Steve Yzerman stepping away as Red Wings GM has some observers wondering if Dylan Larkin will rescind his trade request. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks could find the cost of re-signing Cutter Gauthier to be much higher than expected.