Blockbuster incoming? Vancouver Canucks-L.A Kings trade package for Elias Pettersson revealed
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An NHL insider has revealed the potential package Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin could get from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Elias Pettersson.
In recent weeks, Elias Pettersson has been linked to the Los Angeles Kings as General Manager Ken Holland looks to bring in another top six forward amid Kevin Fiala’s injury that’s set to keep him out of the lineup for at least the remainder of the regular season.
“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 earlier this month.
Insider reveals potential package Vancouver Canucks could get for Elias Pettersson
Beyond just this season and their need for a top-six forward due to Fiala’s injury, the Los Angeles Kings need to think long-term, especially considering Anze Kopitar will be retiring at the end of the season, leaving a huge hole down the middle.
For those reasons, it seems like Elias Pettersson would be a perfect fit for the Kings, but it certainly won’t come cheap, with NHL insider David Pagnotta touching on what Los Angeles may have to give up in order to land the former fifth overall pick.
According to Pagnotta, the package the Kings may have to put together for Elias Pettersson would include forward Alex Laferriere, a first round pick (preferably in 2026, but 2027 is also an option), along with a prospect as well.
“I think there’s a pathway with LA, but I just don’t know…the Kings aren’t gonna trade Quinton Byfield; you’re probably looking at Alex Laferriere, and then, 1st round pick and a prospect or something else.” Pagnotta said while making an appearance on Hello Hockey last weekend.
That would be a pretty fair package for Elias Pettersson, considering Laferriere’s growth over his three years in the National Hockey League thus far, however it’ll all come down to whether or not the Sundsvall, Sweden native wants to play in Los Angeles, as he holds full control with his no-movement clause.
There’s only nine days remaining until the NHL’s trade deadline and it’s going to be very interesting to see if anything materializes on the Elias Pettersson front, or if this will be punted to the offseason.
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