Trading Elias Pettersson is likely a VERY bad idea: Canucks Conversation

10 comments

1. Petterson is more of a Toni Tanti than a Cam Neely!

2. I strongly disagree. Petterson is one of the top 3 players in the NHL, yet he does not play anywhere near the "franchise player" level. The other facts are that his play and points have been trending down while his salary is trending up, and his no-trade clause gets locked in this summer. Whether we want to face the fact or not, Petterson's salary over the duration of the contract will undermine the team's ability to dress a competitive and well-balanced team going well into the future. Canuck fans want a Stanley Cup, or at least the consistent compete that gives the team a chance to try and win one. The question is whether Petterson or Miller will get you there. I think last year's playoff performance answered that question.

3. So, according to your logic, you keep the cancer that keeps metastasizing, in the room? Bold strategy cotton. Pettersson is a highly valued player and Cozens is a pretty good player on a bad team. Miller centers the first line and Cozens centers the second. The kid had 68 points a 22/23. Byram immediately becomes our number two, after Hughes and likely buys time till Hronek gets back. You can then flip Hoglander and whatever else to Pittsburgh for Pettersson. If you're worried Buffalo isn't paying enough, you ask for a first or second that we can keep or flip for another winger.

4. I think Elias is not the player he could and even should be in Vancouve, and this for a number of reasons. 
   Miller and Elias is no super combo, not on the ice and not off the ice. 
   Tocchet with his no risk, dump the puck, and stay in front of the net Elias, is surely not bringing out the full potential of the player.
   Quinn, terrific Quinn, limits Elias game especially on the PP. Quinn and Miller is a fit. Quoin and Elias is not. Well of the ice maybe but on the ice not really.  
   The conclusion would be that a new team for Elias, under the right circumstances, could be a homerun on three different fronts – Vancouvers, Elias and his new team.

5. Petterson, Hoglander for Cozens, Byram. Lol!…while you still can.

6. well theres alot of really stupid fans but it natural because alot canuck fans are idiots and cry to much plus most have no idea on how to build or construct a team

7. so why dont we talk about Boeser hes not doing shit doesnt score doesnt hit doesnt back check cant skate very fast wants over 8 mil for what a20 goal season lmfao

8. you trade either of them if you can get the other two Hughes brothers from NJ!!!

9. petey gets paid 7 mill bridge deal then quits, his contract is almost up and he tries again….gets paid 11.6 and quits again. you see a pattern forming? forget broken byram get tuch if your taking 13 points couzins. im all for trading petey he hates the media here and seeks greener pastures.

10. The Canucks cant build around a player like Petterson. Inconsistent and not tough enough.