The dust is still settling around the NHL following a massive blockbuster deal between the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, and the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Vancouver Canucks signed Elias Pettersson to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract extension in March, ensuring he wouldn’t hit restricted free agency and committing to the 26-year-old as a core piece for the future. Less than a year later, Petterson is at the center of NHL rumors ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.
But with discussions for Miller not seemingly going well, it appears that teams are still calling about Pettersson.
The Vancouver Canucks have been working the phones and it appears a new favourite has emerged in a potential Elias Pettersson trade.
The Vancouver Canucks picked up a 2-1 victory over the league-leading Washington Capitals on Saturday night and it was a special night for defenceman Elias Pettersson, who made his NHL debut. “It was a lot of fun,
Fans not overly familiar with the Vancouver Canucks may be confused watching tonight's game versus the Washington Capitals.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed during Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines" segment that the Canucks were in fact close to trading star forward Elias Pettersson to the Hurricanes. “There was a time (Friday) I thought that Pettersson was going to be a Carolina Hurricane,” Friedman said. “Obviously, it didn’t happen.
Just a handful of days after Flyers’ general manager Daniel Briere said, “The reality is, there’s not a lot of high-end centermen in this league. And teams have them, they want to keep them, or the price is crazy,
The Vancouver Canucks have had plenty of rumours surrounding them, with the most notable storyline being the reported rift between Elias Pettersson and J.T.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines" that Pettersson has informed Canucks management that he "would like to stay" with the team, offering the franchise some clarity on his vantage point.
The Vancouver Canucks are back on the road as they look to pick up points against Central Division foes. They begin with a trip to St. Louis to face the Blues. Let’s get to where you can watch the game right off the top.
All eyes remain on the Vancouver Canucks as they work to sort out the drama between star forward J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. A feud between the two has fo