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Pettersson Benched Amidst Canucks Trade Rumors
3 Mar
Summary
- Elias Pettersson was benched for the final half of a recent Canucks loss.
- Pettersson acknowledged not living up to his contract's expectations.
- Team president stated they would consider offers but aren't actively shopping him.
Elias Pettersson recently experienced a significant benching in the final half of the Vancouver Canucks' 5-1 defeat against the Seattle Kraken. This situation has intensified trade rumors surrounding the forward, despite his contract signed on March 3, 2026. Pettersson admitted to not living up to the expectations set by his eight-year, $92.8 million contract. He stated, "I haven't lived up to expectations of the contract, and I'll be the first one to say it." He expressed a desire to play better and achieve more points. President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford addressed the rumors on a podcast, suggesting that while the team would consider a "great offer," they are not actively looking to trade Pettersson. Pettersson's scoring has seen a decline, with fewer points in recent seasons compared to his earlier performance. He is focused on improving his game moving forward.
