Original Six chatter suddenly surrounds Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson
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As trade talks heat up around the NHL, with the deadline roughly two weeks away, an Original Six club has been linked to Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson.
“Their interest in Elias Pettersson increased with the Swede’s two-goal game Saturday for Sweden in the Olympics, plus the Kings have $15 million in cap space.” Ben Kuzma of The Province said about Los Angeles’ interest in Elias Pettersson.
Original Six team linked to Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson
“The Detroit Red Wings need a No. 2 centre behind Dylan Larkin and could dangle pivot Nate Danielson, 21, the ninth-overall pick in the 2023 draft in a trade package. It should also include at least a first-round pick coming this way. But, again, that doesn’t solve the centre slot concern, especially with Filip Chytil and Marco Rossi injured.” Kuzma said.
Much like Nate Danielson, Kasper could be dangled in trade talks if the Detroit Red Wings want to acquire a big fish before the deadline in March, which seems quite likely at this point given that they’re trying to break their ten-year postseason drought.
Ultimately it’ll come down to Elias Pettersson as he holds full control over his future with his no-movement clause, but it’s safe to say from the Vancouver Canucks’ point of view, the Detroit Red Wings could make a much better offer for the 27-year-old than the Los Angeles Kings can.
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