Dylan Larkin to the Utah Mammoth? Austin’s not buying it. On this episode of SLC Puck, he breaks down why the Red Wings captain-to-Utah rumor feels more like easy speculation than a real fit — even with reports that Larkin wants out of Detroit and has given Steve Yzerman a list of preferred destinations that includes the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights.
Austin’s main argument: the price, the age, and the timeline don’t add up for Utah. If Detroit is looking for a massive return, why would the Mammoth blow up a gradual build for a 29-year-old center entering the back half of his career? He also gets into why Utah keeps getting tossed into every rumor cycle: flashy new market, aggressive ownership, strong facilities, playoff team, and plenty of trade assets. That makes the Mammoth an easy team for insiders to mention — whether the fit is real or not.
There’s more in here too: Austin reacts live as Carolina beats Vegas 4-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, talks about Utah picking 19th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft on June 26 in Buffalo, and weighs a second Detroit rumor involving goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa. Cossa, the 6’6 former 15th overall pick, might be interesting pipeline depth alongside Michael Hrabal in Tucson — but Austin says he’s not the answer as Utah’s NHL backup and definitely not worth shipping out proven NHL players like Sean Durzi or Barrett Hayton.
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