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A trade proposal has emerged this weekend that would send Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson to an Eastern Conference contender that needs forward help.
“General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that F Elias Pettersson has been activated from IR.” the Canucks said on X.
Despite getting Elias Pettersson back from injury, the Canucks fell to the Sharks by a score of 6 to 3, and as we begin to inch closer to trade deadline in March, if Vancouver continues to remain at the bottom of the NHL’s standings, things could get very interesting for Patrik Allvin & the front office, especially after making their pending UFAs and some veteran players available on the market.
Trade proposal emerges sending Elias Pettersson to Eastern Conference contender
Elias Pettersson has seen his name pop up in trade rumors dating back to last season when the Canucks explored their options for both him and forward J.T. Miller amid a reported feud between the two players.
While it’s unlikely Elias Pettersson is moved by Patrik Allvin before the deadline on Friday, March 6th, a trade proposal has emerged this weekend that would see the former first rounder end up with the Carolina Hurricanes.
In article for NHL Trade Rumors, Bill Scott proposed a trade between Carolina and Vancouver that would see the Hurricanes acquire Elias Pettersson, while the Canucks would get forwards Andrei Svechnikov, Logan Stankoven and a first round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
“For Vancouver: This trade addresses multiple needs. You get a star power forward (Svechnikov) to play with Marco Rossi. You get a young offensive sparkplug (Stankoven) to inject life into the top six, plus a first-round pick. It turns one asset into three pieces that help the team “retool” without rebuilding.” Scott said about the benefits of this proposed trade for the Vancouver Canucks.
Even though this would be a great package for the Vancouver Canucks, especially being able to add another first round pick, the odds of Elias Pettersson waiving his no-movement clause mid-season seems quite slim.
However, if General Manager Patrik Allvin receives an offer he can’t refuse for the Sundsvall, Sweden native, whether it be from the Carolina Hurricanes or another club, a conversation will certainly need to be had about waiving that NMC.
Previously on Vancouver Hockey Daily