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Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has managed to overcome the difficult surroundings on his team to stand out as one of the biggest pleasant surprises in all of fantasy hockey through the first month-and-change.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / November 5

Dissecting what Canucks’ Elias Pettersson is doing right to lead NHL in puck battles won

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” This idiom has stood the test of time, emphasizing that hard work, determination, courage, and perseverance matter far more than size or strength.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Rumors / November 5

Could the Los Angeles Kings revisit Elias Pettersson talks?

Daily Faceoff: The Los Angeles Kings are looking for offense to add to their top-six. Could the Kings check back in with the Vancouver Canucks about Elias Pettersson?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / November 5

Elias Pettersson Looks Different Under Manny Malhotra

Sometimes, during a rebuilding season, you need to find something worth watching beyond the scoreboard. For Vancouver Canucks fans, Elias Pettersson is beginning to provide just that.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Has Elias Pettersson finally returned to form for the Canucks?

No player better represents the potential – and ultimate disappointment – of the Vancouver Canucks‘ previous core of players better than Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Manny Malhotra’s Impact on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Is No Fluke

The 2026-27 season has been more about moral victories for the Vancouver Canucks. They have a 3-13-1 record in 17 games and are 1-8-1 in the last 10. Despite losing 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday night, they did fight back instead of rolling over.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Canucks: Overreaction trade Vancouver must make to increase lottery odds

Almost nothing is going right for the Vancouver Canucks in the early stages of the 2026-27 NHL season, as they suffered their 13th regulation loss in just 17 games on Tuesday evening, continuing their extremely tough start to the campaign.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 3

Ryan Johnson talks Canucks’ start, EP40’s bounce-back, the rebuild, and more

Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson joined David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal on West Coast Conversation to discuss the team’s difficult start to the season, Elias Pettersson’s resurgence, and the organization’s approach to building a sustainable winner in Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 2

2 Canucks stars featured on latest NHL trade board amid brutal stretch

The Vancouver Canucks are already standing out as clear sellers this season. It is not difficult to understand why, as the Canucks are in the middle of a rebuild and have traded several of their former key players since last season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 1

NHL insider proposes shocking Elias Pettersson blockbuster trade with Canucks rival

Vancouver Canucks star center Elias Pettersson has been in the rumor mill for a very long time. It is no secret that Pettersson could use a change of scenery.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / November 2

What is Elias Pettersson’s trade value?

Halford and Brough: Harman Dayal on the trade value of Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson. Jason Brough: “But what we’re seeing right now, Harm, this is the question for you is: let’s say this is the player, right?

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Assessing Elias Pettersson’s Potential Trade Value

It might seem crazy, but we are moving into a world where Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson might have meaningful trade value. Not just a bit of value, but potentially a decent amount if he keeps producing at the rate he has through 14 games this year.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 30

The Statsies: Pettersson drives play in Canucks loss to Sharks

Apparently, the Vancouver Canucks enjoyed their comeback against the Anaheim Ducks so much that they decided to let the San Jose Sharks have a turn. The frustrating part is that the Canucks actually played some pretty good hockey for much of the evening.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Öhgren, Meriläinen & Still Not Quite

The Vancouver Canucks gave fans plenty to like against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. For much of the game, they controlled possession, created chances, and looked like a team finding its footing.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 27

What positive steps forward is the Canucks’ rebuild making this season?

The 2026-27 Vancouver Canucks season is progressing more or less as planned so far. But, like with The Robert Cray Band, this forecast called for pain.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 27

Elias Pettersson wouldn’t want to come play in Montreal

Elias Pettersson is a name that keeps popping up here and there in the rumors. In recent years, his performance hasn't lived up to expectations. But right now, things are looking up for the player who earns $11.6 million per season for nearly six more years.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

3 Positive Takeaways From the Canucks’ 10-Game Losing Streak

The Vancouver Canucks have not had a good start to the season. After some early optimism following a couple of crazy matches against the Edmonton Oilers, the team has hit a major skid, becoming the first team to have a double-digit losing streak in the 2026-27 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 26

Could Canucks’ Late Goal Be the Start of Something?

The Vancouver Canucks are running short on good news. Ten straight losses will do that to a team, and there isn't much point pretending otherwise. But sometimes, even in a rough season, a small development is worth watching.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 24

Scenes from practice: Pettersson and Boeser reunited as Canucks skate at UBC on Saturday

After a team day off Friday, the Vancouver Canucks returned to the practice ice with an hour-long session at UBC on Saturday morning. In an effort to find

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Finds a Spark, Lekkerimäki Delivers, Lankinen Struggles

The Vancouver Canucks have reached a point where even finding a few encouraging signs feels important. Thursday’s 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings was their ninth straight defeat, and there’s no dressing that up.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Canucks Were Told 'It’s Time' and Reportedly Fell Short on an Elias Pettersson Deal

Carolina’s blockbuster for Mikko Rantanen almost never happened. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Hurricanes were just as close to a deal for Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 20

How do Elias Pettersson’s first 10 games of 2026-27 compare to his other 10-game starts?

Prior to this season, the Vancouver Canucks’ senior-most Elias Pettersson had been struggling for so long that it’ll take a lot more than ten good games to convince most people that he’s truly bounced back.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Teams Keep Circling Elias Pettersson, Insider on What Canucks Need to Finalize Trade

Elias Pettersson’s name continues to pop up in trade speculation and has for the past couple of seasons. Off to a point-per-game start, this season will likely be no different.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Canucks News & Rumours: Defensive Woes and a Pettersson Bright Spot

The Vancouver Canucks aren’t making life easy on themselves. Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers was another tough night, and Vancouver has now lost the first three games of a six-game road trip, surrendering 17 goals while scoring five during that stretch.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Pettersson Sounds Different Heading Into a New Canucks Season

There’s something pretty refreshing about hearing Elias Pettersson talk about the Vancouver Canucks right now. There’s no grand prediction, no promise that everything is suddenly going to turn around.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Elias Pettersson’s Agent Has Interesting Answer When Asked About Request to Trade Canucks’ Star

Speculation around Elias Pettersson‘s future in Vancouver has been swirling all summer, but his agent is pushing back on one of the bigger rumors. J.P.