Penguins pursue Elias Pettersson trade amid Canucks' demands for Ben Kindel

The Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring a trade for Elias Pettersson from the Vancouver Canucks, according to local radio reports. The Canucks desire Ben Kindel in exchange, complicating negotiations due to Kindel's potential value and Pettersson's hefty contract of $11.6 million per season for six more years. Pettersson's recent decline in scoring could influence the trade discussions, with the Penguins aiming to maintain competitiveness while preparing for a future transition. The situation remains fluid as both sides evaluate their options.

• 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins want to trade for Elias Pettersson from Canucks, but Vancouver wants 1 tricky player