It looks like Elias Pettersson will be staying put in Vancouver for now.

<a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/vancouver-canucks-no-longer-interested-talking-elias-pettersson-trade-other-nhl-teams-report">According to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects</a>, the Canucks have informed other teams that the Swedish pivot has been taken off the trade market.
Much of Vancouver&#8217;s season has been clouded by a rift between Pettersson and former teammate J.T. Miller. The latter missed a handful of games earlier in the season for <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/nhl-notebook-j-t-miller-to-take-indefinite-leave-for-personal-reasons-alex-ovechkin-out-week-to-week">personal reasons</a> and was later <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/drama-in-vancouver-results-in-canucks-trading-j-t-miller-to-rangers">traded to the New York Rangers</a>.
Even after Miller was moved, there was still speculation that the Canucks might also move on from Pettersson. He&#8217;s in the first season of an eight-year, $92.8 million contract and will have a full no-movement clause beginning on July 1.
<a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/vancouver-canucks-elias-pettersson-still-daily-faceoffs-trade-targets-board-post-miller-trade">Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff listed Pettersson on his most recent Trade Board</a>, noting that the Canucks might look for a deal if his play doesn&#8217;t improve.
<blockquote>“Pettersson is on the clock. With J.T. Miller traded, GM Patrik Allvin made it clear in no uncertain terms that Pettersson needs to be better – and that expectations have not been met.
There are no excuses left. His production ticked up in the weeks that Miller was absent from Vancouver’s lineup, but even that wasn’t necessarily at the level of an $11.6 million player.
If ‘Petey’ doesn’t play like ‘Petey’ again, prepare for him to be traded prior to his full ‘no-trade’ clause kicking in on July 1 – and before this deadline isn’t out of the realm of possibility.”</blockquote>
After scoring 34 goals and 89 points in 2023-24 and helping the Canucks win the Pacific Division, Pettersson&#8217;s production has taken a significant dip in 2024-25. Through 49 games, Pettersson has only 11 goals and 34 points, while Vancouver holds down the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Pat Brisson, Pettersson&#8217;s agent, went on <a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/vancouver-canucks-no-longer-interested-talking-elias-pettersson-trade-other-nhl-teams-report">Donnie &amp; Dhali on Tuesday</a> and highlighted how a difficult off-season has led to a frustrating campaign for his client.
<blockquote>“I know Petey had a tough summer,” said Brisson. “He couldn’t train at the level that he wanted to train. He had an injury and it held him back for quite a while.
To be fair, he’s not happy with the way he’s performed up to now. I probably would say he had high ups and downs throughout the first 50 games, and he’s got high expectations for himself. He said it verbally last couple weeks here.
We know that he’s a better player than what he’s shown for so far this year. But at the same time, he’s applying a lot of pressure on himself. He’s a proud player and proud person.  Sometimes injuries take a little step back into your timing.”</blockquote>
Despite the trying season in Vancouver, Pettersson will be leaned on heavily by Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off over the next couple of weeks. The Tre Kronor will open up their tournament against Team Canada on Wednesday.

It looks like Elias Pettersson will be staying put in Vancouver for now.



<a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/vancouver-canucks-no-longer-interested-talking-elias-pettersson-trade-other-nhl-teams-report">According to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects</a>, the Canucks have informed other teams that the Swedish pivot has been taken off the trade market.

Much of Vancouver's season has been clouded by a rift between Pettersson and former teammate J.T. Miller. The latter missed a handful of games earlier in the season for <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/nhl-notebook-j-t-miller-to-take-indefinite-leave-for-personal-reasons-alex-ovechkin-out-week-to-week">personal reasons</a> and was later <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/drama-in-vancouver-results-in-canucks-trading-j-t-miller-to-rangers">traded to the New York Rangers</a>.

Even after Miller was moved, there was still speculation that the Canucks might also move on from Pettersson. He's in the first season of an eight-year, $92.8 million contract and will have a full no-movement clause beginning on July 1.

<a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/vancouver-canucks-elias-pettersson-still-daily-faceoffs-trade-targets-board-post-miller-trade">Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff listed Pettersson on his most recent Trade Board</a>, noting that the Canucks might look for a deal if his play doesn't improve.
<blockquote>“Pettersson is on the clock. With J.T. Miller traded, GM Patrik Allvin made it clear in no uncertain terms that Pettersson needs to be better – and that expectations have not been met.

There are no excuses left. His production ticked up in the weeks that Miller was absent from Vancouver’s lineup, but even that wasn’t necessarily at the level of an $11.6 million player.

If ‘Petey’ doesn’t play like ‘Petey’ again, prepare for him to be traded prior to his full ‘no-trade’ clause kicking in on July 1 – and before this deadline isn’t out of the realm of possibility.”</blockquote>
After scoring 34 goals and 89 points in 2023-24 and helping the Canucks win the Pacific Division, Pettersson's production has taken a significant dip in 2024-25. Through 49 games, Pettersson has only 11 goals and 34 points, while Vancouver holds down the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Pat Brisson, Pettersson's agent, went on <a href="https://canucksarmy.com/news/vancouver-canucks-no-longer-interested-talking-elias-pettersson-trade-other-nhl-teams-report">Donnie &amp; Dhali on Tuesday</a> and highlighted how a difficult off-season has led to a frustrating campaign for his client.
<blockquote>“I know Petey had a tough summer,” said Brisson. “He couldn’t train at the level that he wanted to train. He had an injury and it held him back for quite a while.

To be fair, he’s not happy with the way he’s performed up to now. I probably would say he had high ups and downs throughout the first 50 games, and he’s got high expectations for himself. He said it verbally last couple weeks here.

We know that he’s a better player than what he’s shown for so far this year. But at the same time, he’s applying a lot of pressure on himself. He’s a proud player and proud person.  Sometimes injuries take a little step back into your timing.”</blockquote>
Despite the trying season in Vancouver, Pettersson will be leaned on heavily by Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off over the next couple of weeks. The Tre Kronor will open up their tournament against Team Canada on Wednesday.

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