Multiple teams remain interested in Canucks' Elias Pettersson despite concerns

Teams wonder who Pettersson is nowadays. Is it the 102-point player of two years ago or the player who can no longer make a case for himself at $11.6 million in Year 1 of a new deal?

His unpredictability and public feud with J.T. Miller have many speculating whether Pettersson, a sensitive player, will forever pay a long-term price for it.

We know criticism doesn't sit well with Pettersson, and that such a spotlight during this campaign could be responsible for his dip in production. With only 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 45 games, his output rang alarm bells.

Were he producing at the level of the superstar who signed that gargantuan deal, then teams would stand in line to make a trade for him.

Multiple teams interested in Pettersson

As mentioned earlier, the Sabres and Blue Jackets are inquiring about Pettersson, and there are roughly six more teams that could be good fits.

With a full no-movement clause taking over beginning in July, no one wants to bet big on such a big-ticket price tag with no guarantee that he'll regain form. With a salary-cap boost, concerns could ease.

With a reduced price tag, according to LeBrun, talks could begin in earnest. For now, teams that are interested are still hesitant, holding out for him to regain form.