The way forward for Elias Pettersson, Thatcher Demko and Brock Boeser in Vancouver is in limbo
Patrick Johnston of The Province: Elias Pettersson has stated he actually desires to be in Vancouver, however will he previous the commerce deadline? He didn’t do a lot after J.T. Miller was traded, and suffered a little bit of an harm for Sweden throughout the 4 Nations. Does he want a contemporary begin? They’d have a gap at middle if he’s dealt.
Can’t see Thatcher Demko getting a long-term deal (one-year left on his contract) given his harm historical past the previous three years. Will he be again subsequent 12 months after the Canucks lengthen Kevin Lankinen for 5 years?
The Canucks and pending UFA Brock Boeser look like at an deadlock, and if that continues, it’s laborious to see them not transferring him by the deadline.
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Did the commerce worth for some change after the 4 Nations?
Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff: Taking a look at some gamers whose commerce worth could have gone up or down with their play on the 4 Nations.
Joel Armia – Montreal Canadiens – Performed in simply two video games and didn’t change his worth.
Erik Karlsson – Pittsburgh Penguins – Performed 18 minutes an evening, and nonetheless has the offensive ability to run a PP. The 34-year-old has two years left at $10 million.
Brock Nelson – New York Islanders – A top-six ahead who performed on the fourth-line. May very well be the highest middle accessible. He received’t be a star for whoever acquires him, however he’s greater than a complementary piece.
Gustav Nyquist – Nashville Predators – Performed in a checking function and was efficient. His numbers are down however he put up 75 factors final 12 months.
Colton Parayko – St. Louis Blues – Appeared overmatched and indecisive at instances. Shot makes an attempt have been 82-53 whereas he was on the ice. 5 years left at $6.5 million. Might need damage his 2026 Olympic inventory and a reminder to some groups that he is probably not a top-pairing man.
Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks – The struggles continued.
Mikko Rantanen – Carolina Hurricanes – One level in three video games. Hasn’t been a terrific match to date in Carolina and could possibly be on the transfer once more.
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Rickard Rakell – Pittsburgh Penguins – Missed a recreation with the flu so laborious to guage him being pointless in two video games. Having a comeback season with the Penguins.
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