Confirmed: Massive Twist Just Hit the Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson Trade Plans
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With free-agency officially underway today (July 1st), it is unclear if the Vancouver Canucks were seriously considering trading Elias Pettersson, but if their plans were to do so, it has officially got a lot more complicated.
Coming into today, the Vancouver Canucks and general manager Patrik Allvin were looking to make some big splashes in order to improve their roster for the 2025-2026 season.
Although doing the bare minimum in signing some of their restricted free-agents and young prospects, the organization did not make any big moves that warrant big news.
Elias Pettersson's No Trade Clause is now in effect
One area where many fans were anticipated more chatter was with superstar forward Elias Pettersson, who has seemingly been involve in trade rumors ever since his feud with former team mate J.T. Miller came to the surface.
Now, their "so-called" plans to move him have been put to a halt as it is officially confirmed that his no trade/move clause has kicked in for the next seven years..
The Vancouver Canucks are keeping center Elias Pettersson and the St. Louis Blues are sticking with right winger Jordan Kyrou, after each had clauses kick in at midnight on July 1.
Pettersson now has a full no-movement clause with Vancouver, which lasts until the final year of his eight-year, $92.8 million contract in 2032, with an average annual value of $11.6 million.
Pettersson now has a full no-movement clause with Vancouver, which lasts until the final year of his eight-year, $92.8 million contract in 2032, with an average annual value of $11.6 million.
In his career, Pettersson has scored 185 goals and 457 points in 471 NHL games, with his most recent season being his second-lowest points total following the signing of his long-term contract.
In his career, EP40 has scored 185 goals and 457 points in 471 NHL games, with his most recent season being his second-lowest points total following the signing of his long-term contract.
Source: Daily Faceoff
Canucks' Elias Pettersson's no trade clause officially kicks in
Canucks' Elias Pettersson's no trade clause officially kicks in
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