Today a new report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has confirmed the Vancouver Canucks long-term plans for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor. The <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/trades/vancouver-canucks-complete-a-trade-with-the-pittsburgh-penguins-to-acquire-a-defenseman' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Vancouver Canucks pulled off a blockbuster trade last week to bring Pettersson and O'Connor into the team.</a> The trade was seen at the time as a short-term move to keep the Canucks competitive and fill the gaps left by the trade to send J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1885510508196880505'> </a></blockquote></div> The unknown part after the trade was completed has been the future of Pettersson and O'Connor with the Canucks beyond this season as they are both on expiring contracts going forward. Today a new report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has provided some clarity on Patrik Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks plans involving both players' potential long-term future with the team. <h3>Elliotte Friedman Confirms The Canucks Hope To Re-Sign Both New Additions</h3> Over the weekend Elliotte Friedman spoke about the Vancouver Canucks as part of his around the NHL news roundup on Sportsnet. During his thoughts on the Canucks Friedman confirmed that Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford are incredibly high on both players' abilities and would love to extend them beyond this season if there is a deal that makes sense. And also, the two newest Canucks in terms of who need extensions - Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor. Don't forget, Rutherford and Allvin had big impacts on getting them to Pittsburgh in the first place and they will be eager to sign him, I think, sign both of them. Friedman said. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1885871568175214853'> </a></blockquote></div> Of course, the Canucks will have to see how Pettersson and O'Connor fit into the locker room before making any decisions to avoid further long-term conflict. As long as both players produce at the level they are expected to it sounds like Pettersson and O'Connor could find a long-term home in Vancouver if they so choose. As more reports surface regarding potential extensions for Pettersson and O'Connor, we will pass along the latest news and notes.