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Dylan Larkin and the Sabres: the rumors
What other outlets are reporting and guessing about Dylan Larkin and the Sabres, in one place. None of it comes from the team. If the Sabres announce a move, it goes on the Sabres page and our posts.
16 headlines from Heavy, Sabre Noise and The Hockey Writers since Wednesday, Oct 21. Nothing here is confirmed.
What the insiders say
On X- Kevin WeekesNHL insider👀 Thanks for having me on @PatMcAfeeShow today to chat the Larkin & Kucherov situations. Lots of juicy storylines around The National , stay tuned folks ! @NHL @espn @NHLMedia
- Frank SeravalliNHL insiderLive Now: Frankly Hockey with @Buccigross. Early Calder Check-In: #GoHabsGo Fowler or #NHLBruins Hagens? #IIHF European bloc boycotting Russia. How should Larkin re-do #LGRW list? Stream: @Sportsnet 360, @Sportsnet+, @FAN590 and download podcasts!Early Calder Trophy Check-in: Habs’ Jacob Fowler lead dog? | November 3, 2026 | Frankly Hockey youtube.com
- Frank SeravalliNHL insiderLive Now: Hockey Halloween edition of Frankly Hockey with @Buccigross Some trick or treating. We'll hit on Larkin #LGRW. And Meals with Marty, #CarolinaCulture forward Jordan Martinook. Stream: @Sportsnet 360, @Sportsnet+, @FAN590 and pods!Happy Hockey Halloween feat. Canes’ Jordan Martinook | Oct 30, 2026 | Frankly Hockey youtube.com
Posts by the national insiders who break trades, naming Dylan Larkin. Reports, not announcements. Each opens on X.
The player
The factsDylan Larkin Detroit Red Wings center · #71 · 30 years old · 6'1", 198 lb · shoots left
| Season | GP | G | A | P | TOI | FO% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 Red Wings | 82 | 30 | 40 | 70 | 20:04 | 54.5% |
| 2025-26 Red Wings | 74 | 34 | 33 | 67 | 20:11 | 52.9% |
| 2026-27 Red Wings | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 21:41 | 53.4% |
How he'd fit with the Sabres
His 6 points in 10 games (0.60 a game) would rank 2nd among the Sabres' centers, and his 53.4% on faceoffs would rank 1st.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP | FO% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 15 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 1.20 | 43.6% |
| Noah Ostlund | 15 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.60 | 34.8% |
| Dylan Larkin | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.60 | 53.4% |
| Peyton Krebs | 15 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.53 | 45.0% |
| Jiri Kulich | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.38 | 50.9% |
| Konsta Helenius | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.27 | 12.5% |
This season, with 3 or more games played. The Sabres shown are their top five by points a game; the ranks count all 9.
The Sabres next play the Red Wings: Monday, Dec 28, 7:00 PM ET, MSG-B.
Stats from the NHL. None of this means a trade is coming; it's what the numbers say if one did.
What the beat reporters say
On BlueskyThe reporters' own posts on Bluesky, about the Sabres or from around their games. Each opens on Bluesky.
The coverage
Newest firstWednesday, Nov 4
Sabres News, Rumors and Updates — Larkin Update, Homestand Begins, & MoreSabres Get Reality Check on Dylan Larkin TradeDylan Larkin isn’t enough to make Sabres a contenderTuesday, Nov 3
NHL Rumors: Sabres and Larkin, Kucherov on Trade Request, and the Teams InvolvedMonday, Nov 2
Buffalo Sabres reportedly made "pretty big offer" for Dylan LarkinSuggested Blockbuster Sees Sabres Land Red Wings’ LarkinSunday, Nov 1
Elliotte Friedman reveals Dylan Larkin might be changing his trade destinations soonSaturday, Oct 31
NHL Trade Rumors: Dylan Larkin Leaves Red Wings, Kucherov to Bruins, & the Trade BoardFriday, Oct 30
Projecting Buffalo Sabres lines with Dylan Larkin amid NHL trade rumorsThursday, Oct 29
Sabres Could Be Dark Horse Team for Dylan Larkin, FriedmanWednesday, Oct 28
Sabres News, Rumors and Updates —Larkin Trade Rumors, California Road Trip Started & Much More!NHL Rumors Rundown: Sabres or Canadiens for Larkin, Oilers Lose Hyman, Maple Leafs Tease BlockbusterTuesday, Oct 27
Canadiens, Sabres Take Same Dylan Larkin Trade ApproachNHL insider names 2 teams hoping to join the Dylan Larkin trade talksMonday, Oct 26
Sabres on Alert for Dylan Larkin TradeWednesday, Oct 21
Why won't Dylan Larkin consider the Buffalo Sabres amid NHL trade request?Each headline opens the full story on the outlet's own site. The headlines are the outlets' words; 716 Gameday hasn't confirmed any of it.