NHL Shockwaves: Is Elias Pettersson’s Trade Imminent?

The whispers have started again, and this time they’re gaining volume fast: could Elias Pettersson find himself donning a new jersey before the Olympic break? The Vancouver Canucks, long a mystery box of potential moves, seem restless — and as chatter swirls around the league, some insiders are leaning toward a trade happening sooner than later. With hefty contracts and recent deals setting fresh market standards, the price tag on a talent like Pettersson suddenly looks a lot less daunting if a change of scenery could reignite his game. Meanwhile, a handful of teams, Carolina foremost among them, are reportedly turning up the heat, making this not just speculation — but a very real possibility that’s got fans and analysts alike holding their breath. Could this be the shakeup that redefines the season for both player and team? Only time will tell, but the mounting buzz is impossible to ignore. LEARN MORE

Could Elias Pettersson be moved this year? Before the Olympics?

Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Could the Vancouver Canucks trade forward Elias Pettersson soon? Some think it could happen before the Olympic trade freeze.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Justin Bourne: “So Vancouver’s doing stuff. You know, we got Elias Petterson’s name is, once again, out there. How much stuff are they doing? Is this going to happen this year, do you think?”

Frank Seravalli: “I think there’s definitely a growing suspicion from teams that it does happen this year. And, I mean, there are some thinking, maybe even potentially before the Olympics.”

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Bourne: “Really?”

Seravalli: “Now, that feels kind of quick, but the Canucks have been in the spot where they’re ready to and willing to consider anything and everything, pretty much, throughout the course of their organization.

And I think the other part is, the markets that we’ve just talked about, which is, look at the deal signed for (Christian) Dvorak and (Alexander) Wennberg. $5.15 million for Dvorak and $6 million for Wennberg.

And all of a sudden, you turn around, and you look at Elias Pettersson, you say, if we believe this is a guy that we can rejuvenate, get his career going again with a change of scenery, all of a sudden, $11.6 million a year doesn’t sound like a crazy risk profile.”

Bourne: “What would Carolina have give up for him?”

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Seravalli: “I think Carolina is, is one of a handful of teams right now that has been burning up the Canucks. I think the expression of interest, and significant interest at that, has really ratcheted up in a significant way for, for Vancouver. That they’re trying to have to look at this in a serious way right now.”

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