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Canucks consider future for Elias Pettersson this offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Canucks consider future for Elias Pettersson this offseason

Summary

The Vancouver Canucks are evaluating their options regarding Elias Pettersson as the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaches. Discussions about potential trades for their top-line center are heating up, but analysts caution against moving him now due to his decreased performance and contract considerations. Pettersson's points dropped significantly, with only 96 over the last two seasons, raising concerns about trading him at a low value. The management, under Ryan Johnson, is expected to give Pettersson a fair chance to regain his form with hopes of a new team environment post-season.

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Status Watch

•2026 NHL Entry Draft takes place at the end of June.
•Pettersson's contract is currently a significant salary cap hit.
•He posted only 96 points in the last two seasons combined.
•New management aims to improve locker room dynamics.
•Future salary cap increases could alter Pettersson's contract perception.

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3:38 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Reasons Why This Isn’t the Offseason For Canucks To Trade Elias Pettersson

What they're saying

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The Vancouver Canucks have a lot on their plate this offseason. The 2026 NHL Entry Draft looms at the end of June, and with that comes trade talks. While it would be in the team's best interest to trade off their veterans, where does a potential Elias Pettersson trade fall in that equation? In another …
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