NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Canucks' Elias Pettersson And Predators' Jonathan Marchessault

Trade speculation continues surrounding Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, with his expensive contract and recent performance decline making him difficult to move despite reported interest from teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Canucks have traded away multiple core players as part of a rebuild under new management and coaching staff, with Pettersson the subject of frequent trade rumors over the past two seasons. A rising salary cap in future seasons could make teams more willing to take on his $11.6 million average annual value contract, though some clubs may still seek salary retention from Vancouver.