Could This Florida Panthers Move Be the First Step Toward Landing Dylan Larkin?

The Florida Panthers traded forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken for the No. 25 overall pick and a second-round pick, giving the Panthers multiple first-round and second-round selections. Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, with his initial trade list reportedly including Florida, Vegas, and Minnesota. The Panthers' trade is causing speculation it could be a move toward acquiring Larkin.

Via The Hockey News: thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-n

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