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, Pettersson is at the center of NHL rumors ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.

Canucks management's next steps with their star centers are crucial in the wake of Friday's three-team blockbuster.

The fallout from the Vancouver Canucks' failed trade of J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers continues to yield information, with Sporstnet's Elliotte Friedman revealing new details about the ongoing saga.