Report: Islanders Calling Canucks About Elias Pettersson
Pettersson, 26, is in the first year of an eight-year, $11.6 million AAV contract and has recorded 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 35 games this season.
Sources indicate the Islanders have made multiple inquiries about the Swedish center, who has recently been linked to locker-room tensions with teammate J.T. Miller.
I don’t believe #Isles have interest in #Canucks J.T. Miller, at this time.
— Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) January 10, 2025
They’ve inquired about Pettersson.
“Pettersson and Horvat are really tight”, per source.
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A trade for Pettersson could reunite him with former Canucks captain Bo Horvat, who was traded to the Islanders in early 2023.
Horvat praised his former teammate, saying, "He's a special player. He's a really good person. I've had a lot of good success with him, too, in the past. But yeah, if I get a chance to play with him again, I would love to."
To acquire Pettersson, the Islanders would need to clear substantial cap space, potentially involving major pieces like Mathew Barzal or Noah Dobson. Barzal, a British Columbia native, might interest the Canucks, but his no-trade clause complicates the situation.
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- Elias pettersson at 26 years old is on a 67 point pace with a 0.82 points per game
- JT Miller at 26 years old had 72 points in 69 games (nice) with a 1.04 points per game (86 point pace)
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The Canucks are expected to set a steep asking price for Pettersson, making a deal difficult without significant roster changes.
While Pettersson’s contract lacks trade protection this season, the Islanders would need to navigate salary cap constraints and Vancouver’s demands to make the move happen.
The possibility of pairing Pettersson with Horvat again adds intrigue, but whether the Islanders can meet the Canucks’ price remains uncertain.
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