How will Canucks’ potential Pettersson deal affect ‘big game hunting’ at trade deadline?
Canucks Central dives deep on how reports of extension conversations between the Vancouver Canucks and Elias Pettersson could impact the trade deadline, including whether the Canucks might be hunting for a high-level forward to pair with Pettersson.
According to multiple sources, the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes had discussions about Elias Pettersson that advanced to a stage where both the Canucks and the player needed to make serious decisions about where their relationship was headed.
The Canucks ultimately decided in favour of another attempt at extending Pettersson, and he, facing the possibility Vancouver could move him, allowed agents Pat Brisson and JP Barry to resume negotiations. Previously, the talented forward indicated he preferred to wait until after the season.
No extension is complete at this time, but there certainly is momentum in that direction, as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported Wednesday. Should it be completed, it will allow the Canucks a very clear picture of their future cap situation heading into next week’s trade deadline.