Sick Puck Links: Dylan Larkin Update; Babcock Investigation Begins

Welcome to ‘Sick Puck Links’ here at SickPodcasts.com. 

From Monday-Friday mornings, we will link not just our content from the previous days but also from around hockey. 

So get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest news and rumors from around the hockey world!

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My colleague Nick Lariviere takes a look at three right-shot defensemen that the Montreal Canadiens could target. Could a Boston Bruins defenseman wind up with the Habs next season?

Lariviere also gave an in-depth look at Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish as an NHL trade fit. 

*Note: I could be posting some new news on McTavish and the Montreal Canadiens later today. Check back here at lunchtime or dinnertime.

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On Wednesday, TSN and Athletic NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun reported that Detroit Red Wings general manager has asked NHL super agent Pat Brisson to get an expanded NHL trade list of teams that Dylan Larkin would consider being dealt to.

Why do the Edmonton Oilers want to make Mike Babcock their head coach again and why the NHL isn’t just simply telling the embattled bench boss to go back into hiding?

Pierre McGuire gave his take on the latest news on Mike Babcock on the latest Eye Test Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zarDCoq–f0

37-year-old Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal has entered the Conn Smythe Trophy race with an amazing Stanley Cup Final performance and his game-winning goal in Game 4. 

After getting an 18-save win in his first Stanley Cup Final game, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi got emotional talking about the support from his parents. 

What were the EdgeStats for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 that helped them tie the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece with a 5-3 win?

What needs to happen for the Vegas Golden Knights to return serve in Game 5?

Are the New York Islanders really shopping star forward Mathew Barzal?

The NHL trade rumor circuit is becoming almost as exciting as the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. 

Former NHLer and two-time Stanley Cup winner Matt Cullen must be enjoying seeing his son Wyatt rise up the 2026 NHL Draft rankings. 

Are Detroit Red Wings going to trade highly-touted goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa?