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Report: Detroit Red Wings Linked to Former 100-point Canucks Forward
GM Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings could upgrade the top-six by acquiring Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson this postseason.
The Detroit Red Wings may have been keeping things "hush-hush" from us, but the work goes on behind the scenes.
According to The Fourth Period, the Red Wings are linked to former 100-point forward Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks.
The story is one to watch for all interested fans and parties involved, as Steve Yzerman could literally put the Red Wings into contention right away with this move alone.
With the Canucks moving on from JT Miller, could they ostensibly move their top, $11.6 million forward as well? It seems like Pettersson's name can't escape the pundits' lips, as they believe he is another top trade candidate this postseason due to a decline in production.
Pettersson went from 102 points in 2022-23, to 89 in 2023-24 to 45 in 2024-25. Granted, Pettersson dealt with injuries limiting him to 64 games this past season.
While the hope is that Pettersson could find his game again, they're not past trading him while they retool the lineup.
As it stands right now, The Fourth Period has elaborated that the team would be taking calls on Pettersson, but nothing is set in stone until a trade is registered with the NHL HQ.
The Red Wings could be beneficiaries of the Canucks attempt to move on from the $11.6 million forward.
While there's another reason: his no-movement clause will kick in next season and would cause an extra headache for Patrik Allvin if they had to trade him in the future.
While the hope is that Pettersson could find his game again, they're not past trading him while they retool the lineup.
As it stands right now, The Fourth Period has elaborated that the team would be taking calls on Pettersson, but nothing is set in stone until a trade is registered with the NHL HQ.
The Red Wings could be beneficiaries of the Canucks attempt to move on from the $11.6 million forward.
While there's another reason: his no-movement clause will kick in next season and would cause an extra headache for Patrik Allvin if they had to trade him in the future.
As the Fourth Period stated, Pettersson's «trade value is at a low point.»
While his trade value is at its lowest, the Red Wings could find the risk worth it, and gain the reward if he posts 100 points in 2025-26.
The Red Wings could move mid to late round draft picks for Elias Pettersson at this point in his career, and if they retain part of his salary? They could indeed end up moving a 1st-rounder to acquire him.
Just to give you an idea of further options:
If the Canucks retain some salary, they could get a second-round pick and potentially a prospect like Amadeus Lombardi or Emmitt Finnie.
The Red Wings could have mutliple options of prying Pettersson from Vancouver's hands, but will Steve Yzerman have the will power to do it?
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JUIN 21 | 200 ANSWERS Report: Detroit Red Wings Linked to Former 100-point Canucks Forward Would you trade a 1st-rounder or multiple Detroit Red Wings draft picks, plus a prospect for forward Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks? | ||
| Yes | 98 | 49 % |
| No | 102 | 51 % |
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