Larkin does deserve to be on that list.
He makes 6 million and he is a line driver. He has a completely ****ty team.
I don't say Larkin is a bad player and he is definitely not overpaid, but he doesn't belong in the same tier of assets.
Would Edm consider to trade Draisaitl for Larkin? NO. Detroit? Instantly
Would Bos consider to trade Pasternak for Larkin? NO. Detroit? Very likely, despite the lack of a 1C
Would Tor consider to trade Mathews for Larkin? NO. Detroit? Instantly
Would Wpg consider to trade Scheifele for Larkin? NO. Detroit? Only maybe, because Larkin's age looks like a better fit for the rest of the roster
Would Van consider to trade Pettersson for Larkin? NO. Detroit? Instantly
Would Col consider to trade Rantanen for Larkin? NO. Detroit? Very likely, despite the lack of a 1C