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Canucks' Elias Pettersson remains amid team leadership changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:09 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Canucks' Elias Pettersson remains amid team leadership changes

Summary

Elias Pettersson's future with the Vancouver Canucks appears stable despite rumors of a trade. The Canucks struggled through the 2025-26 NHL season, trading several players including captain Quinn Hughes. New GM Ryan Johnson and coach Manny Malhotra have taken over, with the Sedin brothers in executive roles. Insider Rick Dhaliwal reported Pettersson was not approached about waiving his no-trade clause. Henrik Sedin has emphasized the need for Pettersson to prepare for the upcoming season, stressing his role in shaping his performance.

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By the Numbers

•Canucks traded Quinn Hughes, Conor Garland, and Tyler Myers this season.
•Pettersson was rumored to be on the trading block but stayed with the team.
•Ryan Johnson is the new GM following the dismissal of Patrik Allvin.
•Henrik Sedin highlighted the importance of Pettersson's summer preparation.

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1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Insider Reveals New Twist In Elias Pettersson’s Future With Canucks

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It was a struggle for the Vancouver Canucks during the 2025-26 NHL season, as they not only traded their captain and top defenseman in club history Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, but also traded away multiple other players, including Conor Garland and Tyler Myers.The Canucks also were rumored to be attempting to trade forward […] The post Insider Reveals New Twist In Elias Pettersson’s Future With Canucks appeared first on HEAVY.
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