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Penguins show interest in Canucks forward Elias Pettersson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:16 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Penguins show interest in Canucks forward Elias Pettersson

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have reportedly expressed interest in Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson. With veteran players Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin nearing the end of their careers, the Penguins are seeking to secure a reliable source of offense. NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal noted there is currently no traction for a deal, and Pettersson has not been asked to waive his no-move clause. Pettersson has six years remaining on his contract, which carries a $11.6 million salary cap hit. As trade rumors continue, he remains with the Canucks while averaging two points in three games this season.

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What We Know

•Penguins interested in Elias Pettersson from Canucks.
•Crosby and Malkin are approaching the end of their careers.
•Pettersson has six years left on his contract at $11.6 million.
•No active trade negotiations or requests to waive no-move clause.
•Pettersson has scored two goals and three assists in three games this season.

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The discussion that fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins know is coming at some point is at least a full season away, but they won’t be able to ignore it much longer.The iconic duo of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin aren’t getting any younger, and both players are going to call it a career sooner rather […] The post Penguins Linked To $92.8 Million Star Forward appeared first on HEAVY.
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