Elias Pettersson linked to Penguins amid ongoing Jason Robertson situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins may be considering a move for Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, according to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman. This speculation arises as Pettersson, who has a significant $11.6 million cap hit, remains with the Canucks despite trade rumors. The Penguins' interest comes as they may face changes with key players like Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby in the future. Meanwhile, Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars is in salary arbitration, stirring additional trade discussions in the NHL. Pettersson has been challenged by former Canucks player Henrik Sedin to define his role moving forward.
- •Elias Pettersson is under contract with a $11.6 million cap hit.
- •Penguins may replace and transition from aging stars Malkin and Crosby.
- •Jason Robertson's salary arbitration remains unresolved, impacting trade talks.
- •Henrik Sedin encourages Pettersson to determine his future role with the Canucks.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — NHL Insider Links Penguins To $92.8 Million Western Conference Forward
"The entire NHL world is waiting with bated breath for the conclusion of what has been a test of wills between the Dallas Stars and forward Jason Robertson, a restricted free agent who recently filed for salary arbitration and who has also been heavily embroiled in trade rumors.While that situation remains unresolved, one of the […] The post NHL Insider Links Penguins To $92.8 Million Western Conference Forward appeared first on HEAVY.
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