Agent J.P. Barry denies trade rumors surrounding forward Elias Pettersson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson remains with the club heading into training camp, despite persistent rumors that he would be traded. Agent J.P. Barry confirmed that the Canucks never requested that Pettersson waive his no-trade clause. Barry noted that moving high-end players has become increasingly difficult across the league. Following a season of turnover, the Canucks have appointed Ryan Johnson as general manager and Manny Malhotra as head coach. Pettersson has stated he views Vancouver as home and aims for a higher level of performance in the upcoming season. The team is scheduled to open training camp on September 17 and will face the Seattle Kraken in a preseason game on September 19.
- •Agent J.P. Barry refuted reports that the Canucks asked Pettersson to waive his no-trade clause.
- •The organization hired Manny Malhotra as head coach following his success with the Abbotsford Canucks.
- •Pettersson aims to improve his individual performance this season after expressing dissatisfaction with his recent play.
- •The team begins training camp on September 17 ahead of their preseason opener on September 19.
- •Ryan Johnson has replaced Patrik Allvin as the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks.
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Canucks’ Elias Pettersson’s Agent Sends Clear Message Amid Rumors
"While the Vancouver Canucks made several trades last season, one player that they ultimately did not move despite being heavily involved in rumors was forward Elias Pettersson, who remains with the club and is on track to start Training Camp with them next week.The Canucks, who did trade away the likes of Quinn Hughes, Connor […] The post Canucks’ Elias Pettersson’s Agent Sends Clear Message Amid Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
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