Reaction to the Red Wings suspending Dylan Larkin and the resulting trade speculation, plus the latest on Simon Edvinsson in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.

TSN: The Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin without pay on Thursday after his agent released a statement indicating the 30-year-old center decided not to play while awaiting a trade.

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (NHL Images)

Larkin requested a trade during the offseason. He’s signed through 2030-31 with an average annual value of $8.7 million. He’ll forfeit over $41, 237 per day while suspended.

Pierre LeBrun reported the Minnesota Wild had pushed hard to acquire Larkin. They’re among the clubs on his 10-team trade list. The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers are also on his list, but LeBrun believes the Capitals aren’t a fit while the Panthers haven’t engaged in any trade talks with the Red Wings.

The Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Utah Mammoth, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche are the others on Larkin’s trade list.

LeBrun said there’s interest in Larkin from clubs not on his list, including the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. However, the veteran center has not expanded his list. LeBrun also said the Red Wings have circled back to teams on that list.

Chris Johnston said a number of teams on Larkin’s list haven’t engaged in trade talks with the Red Wings. They either don’t see him as a fit, lack the salary-cap space to acquire him, or it’s not the right time.

Johnston said the Wild have made the strongest bid, offering two roster players and multiple first-round picks. They are Larkin’s preferred destination, but their offer hasn’t been good enough for the Red Wings.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Third-line forward Danila Yurov is believed to be one of those two roster players. Prospect Charlie Stramel is also rumored to be part of the discussions.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Julian Gaudio cited Dreger as saying the St. Louis Blues are also interested in Larkin. However, they’re not on his trade list. Gaudio believes that puts them at a disadvantage, as they’d have to convince Larkin that he could compete for a Stanley Cup in St. Louis.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The teams on Larkin’s list are those he believes give him the best chance of competing for the Stanley Cup. He’s only played in one postseason during his 11 seasons with the Red Wings, and that was during his rookie year.

The Blues might’ve made his list a few years ago when they were Cup champions. They’ve been rebuilding their roster in recent years, which explains why he didn’t add them to his list.

The Canadiens and Bruins are rising teams that could give Larkin that opportunity. However, he doesn’t want to play for any Canadian team. As for the Bruins, they are currently retooling their roster. Maybe his decision to leave them off his list is an aversion to baked beans and clam chowder.

THE SCORE: Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff said it’s been difficult to work on a trade with the teams on his list. He pointed to the “significant challenges” in trying to move Larkin’s salary and in finding the right return.

Nevertheless, Horcoff said he’s prepared to wait “as long as necessary” for a suitable return for his team.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: It appears both sides are now digging in. Larkin hopes his decision not to play will put pressure on the Red Wings to trade him, while Horcoff is determined not to do so until someone meets his asking price.

One of the teams not on Larkin’s list could be willing to meet his price, which could explain why the Red Wings have been scouting the Canadiens, whom they don’t face again until Feb. 18. The Wings could use that to pressure Larkin into adding more clubs to his list.

TSN: Turning to defenseman Simon Edvinsson, Dreger believes he either has to be traded or has to sign with the Red Wings. Either way, his situation must be resolved before the Dec. 1 deadline for signing restricted free agents.

Dreger said it sounds like the Wings are willing to take this up to Dec. 1. However, that comes with the risk of not having a trade in place if the two sides can’t agree to a new contract by then.

According to Dreger, up to 10 teams are believed to be interested in Edvinsson, with the San Jose Sharks being among them.

THE ATHLETIC:  Jeremy Rutherford and Max Bultman examined what it would cost the St. Louis Blues to acquire Edvinsson. If a center is the Red Wings’ asking price, the Blues might be willing to part with Dalibor Dvorsky in return, along with a top prospect and a first-round pick. 

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Edvinsson reportedly prefers a trade but hasn’t formally requested one. Meanwhile, Horcoff insisted his priority is getting the 23-year-old puck-moving defenseman signed. Plenty of time remains to reach an agreement on a contract or to make a trade, but the clock will tick louder once the calendar flips to November.