According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking during Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines," Pettersson has told the Canucks’ management that he "would like to stay" with the team, providing the franchise with some clarity.

The Blackhawks signed Brian Campbell a year later, and Marián Hossa a year after that. There was no distant future. There was just now. And within three years, they were Stanley Cup champions. “We just expected to win,

Now with general manager Patrik Allvin's hand being forced to consider making a move to change up the locker-room dynamic, Pettersson's name has been used in trade rumor discussions, which is a first in the All-Star's six-and-a-half seasons with the Canucks.

As the Chicago Blackhawks endure another tough season, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus is calling for bold action to turn the franchise around. Lazerus' thoughts align with those of fellow analyst Scott Powers,

Here are two early landing spots for Elias Pettersson should the Canucks decide to trade him before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

The Chicago Blackhawks’ struggles this season have opened up the door to all kinds of discussions. From adding a player to moving Connor Bedard, the lack of productivity as a team has left questions about what direction the club should take.