Overview
- Reporting on Wednesday and Thursday linked the Pittsburgh Penguins as a leading suitor for Elias Pettersson, with local radio and national outlets relaying active interest.
- Sources say the Canucks have asked for young forward Ben Kindel as part of any package, a demand described as a key obstacle to making a deal.
- Insiders report Pettersson has not been asked to waive his full no‑movement clause, which means no trade can advance without his consent.
- Pettersson carries an eight‑year contract worth about $92.8 million with an $11.6 million annual cap hit, a cost that makes many teams seek salary retention or rich future assets in return.
- Vancouver’s new management is focused on rebuilding with picks, prospects and controllable young players, and Pettersson’s recent scoring decline has reduced his market value while shaping what the Canucks will accept.