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Canucks Superstar Elias Pettersson Gets Blasted By His GM, Fueling Trade Speculation

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Daniel Lucente
December 31, 2024  (1:14 PM)
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Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson lines up for the faceoff
Photo credit: The New York Times

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin recently called out Elias Pettersson for not being mature enough and said all options are on the table including a possible trade.

A rumored feud between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson has been the hottest topic in Vancouver over the past few months. Both players have denied any issues, but even the organization hasn't come out to fully dismiss the speculation.

General Manager Patrik Allvin didn't help quash the rumors when he responded to questions about trading Elias Pettersson by cryptically saying that "anything is possible."

"It comes back to expectations and preparation, how you prepare yourself. I don't believe that he was aware of just how hard it was going to be. Just because you achieve one thing to get a long-term extension life just gets harder.

You haven't really accomplished anything. You're not even halfway there (to winning a Stanley Cup). And then obviously the mental part comes in there, too, and suddenly you feel the pressure.

Petey has shown up to this point that he is an extremely talented, quality player that could and should be a No. 1 centre. I believe in him. I believe that he's capable.

(But) he needs to mature and understand that there are certain expectations and it does not get easier. And you need to face the music when things don't go well. Is it (a trade) possible? I guess I would say anything is possible."

- Patrik Allvin


The 26-year-old Pettersson just inked an eight-year, $11.6 million extension with the Canucks. He's picked up 28 points (10 goals) in 34 games this season, but more has been expected from him as he has been struggling overall.

The answer, Patrik Allvin said, is simple: Pettersson needs to grow up. The Canucks sit fourth in the Pacific Division and have won only three of their last ten games. They'll need to string more wins together and their big star will need to be all-in

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