If rumors are true and the Vancouver Canucks are interested in trading star Elias Pettersson, Adam Proteau says the Buffalo Sabres' reported pursuit of the Canucks center is a good idea.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Buffalo Sabres have emerged as trade contenders to acquire Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson.

While the Vancouver Canucks may have temporarily saved their season with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, the trade rumours and turmoil

Vancouver Canucks fans were disappointed after reports linked forward Elias Pettersson to a possible trade to the Buffalo Sabres.

Ron MacLean: “We’ll come back to the cap, and Mitch Marner is UFA too, but first Crosby, this opens the door for this speculation that the Cole Harbour kids will be together now that they’ve moved Rantanen. Is that a possibility?”

The Vancouver Canucks signed Elias Pettersson to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract extension in March, ensuring he wouldn’t hit restricted free agency and committing to the 26-year-old as a core piece for the future. Less than a year later, Petterson is at the center of NHL rumors ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.

NHL analyst Carlo Colaiacovo believes the struggling Buffalo Sabres should make an "aggressive" attempt to trade for Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson.

Fans not overly familiar with the Vancouver Canucks may be confused watching tonight's game versus the Washington Capitals.

The Vancouver Canucks have had plenty of rumours surrounding them, with the most notable storyline being the reported rift between Elias Pettersson and J.T.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed during Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines" segment that the Canucks were in fact close to trading star forward Elias Pettersson to the Hurricanes. “There was a time (Friday) I thought that Pettersson was going to be a Carolina Hurricane,” Friedman said. “Obviously, it didn’t happen.

One day removed from the blockbuster three-team trade that shook the NHL on Friday night and saw star winger Mikko Rantanen sent from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman had some new details to drop during his Saturday Headlines segment on Hockey Night in Canada.