A Dylan Larkin trade would give Minnesota a major upgrade at center, but Danila Yurov’s breakout has raised the cost. The Wild may be more reluctant to part with a young center who could help build the depth needed for a deep playoff run.

Yes, But

Yurov’s emergence makes including him harder to stomach, though it wouldn’t necessarily rule out a deal. Larkin could still be worth the price—but Minnesota’s center depth is increasingly valuable.

Bottom Line

The longer Yurov keeps developing, the tougher it becomes for Minnesota to treat him as a trade chip in a Larkin deal.