Tuesday’s biggest story was more Dylan Larkin trade talk, with an unconfirmed report that Buffalo has joined Montreal among the teams interested in the Red Wings captain. NHL Central Scouting’s first 2027 watch list also put Michigan, NTDP, Saginaw, Flint, and Muskegon players in the spotlight.

Red Wings

Red Wings Game Recap: at Oilers (Oct. 26) — Michal Postava makes his first NHL start in Edmonton
Rookie Michal Postava got the net for his first NHL start as Detroit closed its western road trip against Connor McDavid and the Oilers; full recap inside.

Report: Sabres join Canadiens with interest in Dylan Larkin, though neither is on his trade list
The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported that Buffalo and Montreal are interested in Larkin even though neither is among his 10 approved teams; the report is unconfirmed, and the Red Wings have announced nothing.

Report: Elliotte Friedman says ‘the line has moved’ on a possible Dylan Larkin trade to Montreal
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said a Larkin deal with Montreal has become more realistic but is not close, and the report remains unconfirmed by the Red Wings.

Report: Elliotte Friedman says Simon Edvinsson trade talks are ‘really picking up’
Friedman said interest in the unsigned defenseman is strong and Detroit is asking a high price, though the report is unconfirmed and the Red Wings have announced nothing.

Minor Pro

Griffins reassign forward Nolan Moyle to Toledo Walleye
Grand Rapids sent the former Michigan captain back to Detroit’s ECHL affiliate after four AHL games, just ahead of Toledo’s Friday visit to Kalamazoo.

NCAA

NCAA Hockey Rankings: Michigan holds at No. 1 with four state teams ranked (Week of Oct. 26)
Michigan, Michigan State, Western Michigan, and Michigan Tech are all ranked in both national polls, with the Wolverines still on top.

Michigan’s Landon DuPont, 17 NTDP players, and Lumberjacks and Firebirds prospects make Central Scouting’s 2027 watch list
Wolverines freshman Landon DuPont earned an A rating, and 17 NTDP Under-18 players, four Muskegon-linked players, and two Flint forwards also made the preliminary list.

OHL

Seven Saginaw Spirit players make NHL Central Scouting’s 2027 draft watch list, most in the CHL
Saginaw led the CHL with seven players on the preliminary list, including A-rated Dima Zhilkin and Levi Harper.

Firebirds’ Trenten Bennett named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Flint’s overage goalie earned the league’s weekly honor after two wins, one of them a 29-save shutout of the Soo Greyhounds.

High School

Michigan High School Hockey 2026-27 Season Preview: Three Title Defenses Headline the Winter
Detroit Catholic Central, Flint Powers Catholic, and Houghton open practice as defending champions, with games starting Nov. 2.

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