The NHL's off-season is in full swing, and with the recent news of Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman stepping down, the future of Dylan Larkin in Detroit is up for debate. The relationship between Larkin and Yzerman has been strained, with Yzerman's conservative approach and stagnant rebuild causing tension. With a new GM at the helm, could Larkin reconsider his future with the team? The Red Wings are still far from being a true contender, and Larkin may still want out. However, the question remains: will he reconsider now that there will be a new man steering the ship? The answer to this question drastically changes after today's news of Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman stepping down. And in all honesty, it could mean that Dylan Larkin stays put in Detroit if the new GM can’t find a deal that works. Larkin and Yzerman’s relationship was frosty at best, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Yzerman’s ultra-conservative approach and stagnant rebuild ultimately had things boil over for the captain; now that a new GM is coming in, could Larkin reconsider? The Red Wings are still objectively far from being a true contender and haven’t made enough improvements this summer to propel them into the playoffs next season, so Larkin could still very well want out. But the question needs to be at least asked if he will reconsider now that there will be a new man steering the ship. The Flyers are also in a similar situation, with a lot of third-line pivots and a need to improve their drafting. The team has been criticized for their drafting in recent years, but they still have a decent crop of guys who project to be longtime NHLers. Adding a Shane Wright would only muddy the waters, and the team is already cornered with third-line pivots. The Ducks, on the other hand, are in a different situation. With a cap structure in flux and a need for good players on ELCs, they are looking to make a move. The Carlsson offer sheet has likely impacted the contract demands of Trevor Zegras, and the Flyers are looking to sign him for a lower amount than initially expected. The Flyers are also looking to sign Jamie Drysdale, but the Bowen Byram deal with the Chicago Blackhawks has likely played a factor in the negotiations. The Avalanche, meanwhile, seem to produce their own superstars internally, with players like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar taking up a lot of oxygen in the dressing room. The Flyers are also looking to sign a player like Shane Wright, but with a lot of third-line pivots already on the team, it's unlikely that they will make a move. The Ducks, however, are looking to sign a player like Chris Kreider or Frank Vatrano, but with a cap structure in flux and a need for good players on ELCs, they are looking to make a move. The Carlsson offer sheet has likely impacted the contract demands of Trevor Zegras, and the Flyers are looking to sign him for a lower amount than initially expected. The Flyers are also looking to sign Jamie Drysdale, but the Bowen Byram deal with the Chicago Blackhawks has likely played a factor in the negotiations. The Avalanche, meanwhile, seem to produce their own superstars internally, with players like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar taking up a lot of oxygen in the dressing room. Overall, the NHL's off-season is in full swing, and with the recent news of Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman stepping down, the future of Dylan Larkin in Detroit is up for debate. The relationship between Larkin and Yzerman has been strained, and with a new GM at the helm, could Larkin reconsider his future with the team? The answer to this question is still up in the air, but it's clear that the NHL's off-season is full of drama and intrigue.
