The Vancouver Canucks and star player Elias Pettersson are reportedly making significant progress on an 8-year contract extension, according to multiple sources. Discussions about Pettersson's future with the team intensified over the past week, with Canucks management and Pettersson returning to the negotiating table. This development comes amid speculation and reports of potential trade talks, including discussions with the Carolina Hurricanes that required both the team and player to consider their future relationship seriously. However, the focus has shifted towards finalizing a long-term deal with Pettersson, who has been a key player for the Canucks, especially noted for his performance in 5-on-5 play.
Canucks: "We might send you to Carolina. Would you have any objection to that?" Elias Pettersson {checks roster}: "So were you thinking, like, 8 years guys?" https://t.co/9kSvamfZx8
Per @FriedgeHNIC, the #Canucks and #CauseChaos had advanced trade talks regarding Elias Pettersson. This report comes less than 24 hours after news that progress on an extension was made. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/mDJR9JRFNq https://t.co/mDJR9JRFNq
The Canucks and Hurricanes had discussions about Elias Pettersson that advanced to a stage where both the Canucks and the player needed to make serious decisions about where their relationship was headed. @FriedgeHNIC has the latest. https://t.co/WDMOwZ0qIq
In a new @rayanddregs, @rayferraro21 & @DarrenDreger wonder how the #Canucks and Elias Pettersson reportedly went from not talking about a contract to suddenly talking about getting one done, and what to expect from him on the ice if a deal gets finalized: https://t.co/fVwvvRKCi9 https://t.co/ImYOkGs2yU
The noise in the market about Elias Pettersson’s contract reached a fever pitch in the past week. Canucks management met with Pettersson in the last few days and they got back to the negotiating table. Certainly not done but they are talking contract.
The Canucks are reportedly close to locking up Elias Pettersson. 👀 https://t.co/Oa0yY1Lyh5 https://t.co/YNJpli19BS
Per @frank_seravalli, the #Canucks and their fans can breathe a sigh of relief. He reports that Elias Pettersson and the team are closing in on a long-term extension. Read more about what he might make on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/h7WNz67BYw https://t.co/h7WNz67BYw
An 8-year extension for Pettersson would be a huge win for Canucks
Sources say #Canucks have made significant progress with superstar Elias Pettersson working on what is believed to be an 8-year contract extension. Not done, but big development, and a new deal could be finalized in the coming days. @DailyFaceoff
Canucks Coffee: What's brewing with Elias Pettersson? Teammates weigh in https://t.co/4GSySY4nL5 https://t.co/ZP72JefIy8
Pettersson dominating 5-on-5 this evening. 👀 #Canucks
Have you started considering Elias Pettersson trades? #Canucks
Is Pettersson hinting at what he wants by not signing a new deal? Canucks Central starts now.
On Saturday Headlines @FriedgeHNIC reports that teams are calling the Canucks about Elias Pettersson's availability. Canucks have responded by saying they're trying to sign him and that is their goal.