Since signing an eight-year deal worth $11.6 million per season on March 3, 2024, Elias Pettersson has struggled on the ice, managing only one even-strength goal in his first game with the new contract. Despite tallying six goals and 15 assists over 36 games since then, all those goals have come from special teams, leaving…
One of the most pressing questions for the Vancouver Canucks this season revolves around the top-line composition. With the addition of Jake DeBrusk (former Boston Bruins’ forward), who will play alongside Elias Pettersson (long-time Canuck star), there is still uncertainty regarding who will join them as the third member. In a recent discussion, two prominent…
As the 2024-25 NHL season approaches, fans are buzzing with excitement and curiosity about the Vancouver Canucks’ upcoming campaign. To dive into the team’s prospects, host Jacob Billington welcomed Vancouver Canucks writer Matthew Zator to discuss the most pressing storylines, potential breakout stars, and critical players needing bounceback seasons. With a focus on names like…
by Brock Ormond | AHL On The Beat It’s a big adjustment coming from a different country to the competitive fishbowl that is the American Hockey League. However, 20-year-old Oskar Pettersson has fit into the Belleville Senators puzzle perfectly on their quest to secure a Calder Cup Playoff spot. The native of Halmstad, Sweden, made his…
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Elias Pettersson to an 8-year, $11.6 million per season contract extension. After months of waiting, the deal is finally done and Pettersson will be part of the Canucks roster for the long haul. Darren Dreger noted on TSN Insider Trading this week that Pettersson’s AAV could come in slightly…
The Elias Pettersson story has become a fascinating one to watch over the past 24 hours. Word leaked that the Vancouver Canucks were having trade conversations with the Carolina Hurricanes. Almost immediately after that news became public, reports surfaced that Pettersson came back to Vancouver looking to talk extension. Seemingly concerned that the Canucks might…
Dropping an atomic bombshell piece of NHL news on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman reports that the Vancouver Canucks engaged in substantial discussions with the Carolina Hurricanes regarding star player Elias Pettersson. The talks reached a crucial point where both the team and the player had to make critical decisions about the trajectory of their relationship. Despite…
The Vancouver Canucks are facing a looming decision with star center Elias Pettersson‘s contract status, with an eight-year, $96 million deal reportedly on the table. While the Canucks have expressed their eagerness to sign Pettersson long-term, the player seems in no rush for in-season negotiations, preferring to focus on his performance and the team’s success….
The Vancouver Canucks and star center Elias Pettersson are in no rush to finalize the player’s contractual status (well, at least the player isn’t). Both sides seemed settled with the idea of waiting until the end of the season to address his potential extension, even if the organization would like to have that piece of…
In a recent segment on the Donnie and Dhali Show, Rick Dhaliwal delved into the implications of William Nylander’s new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ongoing contract negotiations with Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks. While some insiders, including Elliotte Friedman, suggest that Pettersson’s decision isn’t contingent on Nylander’s deal, it is…
