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\t\t\t\tA trade sending Dylan Larkin<\/a> to the Montreal Canadiens is still possible, and there’s a real chance he could change his mind, Renaud Lavoie told BPM Sports.<\/p>\n We’d love to see Larkin agree to join Montreal. But if the Canadiens have to spend weeks convincing him to waive his no-trade clause, maybe he’s not the right fit after all.<\/p>\n However, Larkin refused to waive his clause, and the deal fell through.<\/p>\n Still, the fact that both teams had already agreed to a trade is a major development.<\/p>\n Lavoie also stressed that Larkin has nothing against Montreal. Quite the opposite, in fact.<\/p>\n That point has been repeated several times over the past week, giving Canadiens fans reason to remain hopeful.<\/p>\n Canadiens face growing pressure to address second-line center need as Dylan Larkin decision looms<\/p>\n Montreal’s need for a second-line center hasn’t changed. Alex Newhook<\/a>, currently filling that role, has four points in seven games and a minus-2 rating, while Nick Suzuki<\/a> continues to lead the team down the middle.<\/p>\n Larkin remains a serious target, but he’s not the only option.<\/p>\n As the season progresses, another question becomes more pressing: what happens if Larkin stays in Detroit?<\/p>\n The Red Wings are under no immediate pressure to make a move. They’re 2-3-2 and aren’t expected to seriously contend for a playoff spot.<\/p>\n For the Canadiens, sitting at 3-3-1, however, waiting comes at a cost.<\/p>\n Every game without a reliable second-line center is another missed opportunity to strengthen their young core.<\/p>\n The chants at the Bell Centre last Saturday showed just how badly Canadiens fans want Larkin in Montreal. Whether that support will convince him to reconsider remains to be seen.<\/p>\n Kent Hughes may be ready to make another offer if Larkin reconsiders his stance on Montreal.<\/p>\n The door remains open, but the Canadiens won’t wait forever.<\/p>\n Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n POLL<\/p>\n 5 HOURS AGO|547 ANSWERS<\/p>\n Canadiens reportedly reached a deal with the Red Wings for Dylan Larkin<\/p>\n Should the Montreal Canadiens keep waiting for Dylan Larkin to change his mind?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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