Friedman: Pettersson says he’ll only re-sign if Canucks have successful season

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So if they miss the playoffs he's gone.

You have to think Boston would be all over that, I don't know how they do it because the cupboard is almost entirely bare But Boston NEEDS a center.

Vegas too, because Vegas

 

[nucksflailtogether]

So if they miss the playoffs he's gone.

You have to think Boston would be all over that, I don't know how they do it because the cupboard is almost entirely bare But Boston NEEDS a center.

Vegas too, because Vegas

It's basically Mcavoy or bust.

 

[cfj007]

So if they miss the playoffs he's gone.

You have to think Boston would be all over that, I don't know how they do it because the cupboard is almost entirely bare But Boston NEEDS a center.

Vegas too, because Vegas

its ok if its empty if its starts with Mcavoy and Zacha, you even get a new Chara in Myers

 

[biturbo19]

So what exactly defines a "successful season"? Critical terms should be clarified here.


Especially since there's a bit of an inherent Catch-22 involved.

A "successful season" for the Canucks, is probably one where they can get Pettersson signed to a long-term contract extension.


Plus, he doesn't entirely have a lot of choice in the matter just yet. He's still under team control for the time being. He also doesn't seem like the type of competitor to just completely sit out a season over this kind of thing. So...

 

[cfj007]

Demko and Pete for Jack and Luke

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Anyone got an almost 30yr old, 100pt winger about to severely decline?

Needs to be included in any deal.

 

[leafsfan5]

Don't want either of them. They're floating wingers making over $10m. Like, for free. Let alone trading Pettersson for them.

If we have to move Petey and ownership refuses to blow it up, we need a young C coming back, a top prospect, and a top 4 defenseman.

Carolina makes the most sense to me. As a team that has so much value in the org they can afford to move the parts we need to land that elite #1C they need.

The fact that you wouldn't take either for free is hilarious lmfao. I understand having concerns about the players, particularly Marner's playoff performances, but they're still elite players who are immensely valuable

Marner would actually be pretty enticing, but the trade needs to be bigger. Or something else also in the works for it to make sense

If Marner is willing to re-sign there it can honestly make sense. Mitch brings you back an elite line driver who is one of the best defensive wingers in the game. You want to replace Pettersson, he's the best available option at a similar age

I also wonder if a deal would help him come playoff time. Playing in his hometown and in a market as big as Toronto clearly has an impact on him. I wouldn't be surprised if going elsewhere allows him to blossom.

Wouldn't the Petterson cap hit be even higher than the Nylander one? Imo if the Leafs are up for a lateral move like this, they will go for a d man


Just like the people who said Matthews was going to the USA. McDavid probably doesn't even know what he will do yet. Just because you want it to happen doesn't mean it will

Yes he would, but Tavares will be coming off soon so you run a big 3 of Matthews/Pettersson and one of Marner/Nylander making big money. If you keep Nylander it will likely end up being ~35 million or so for those 3 which is good and provides a new look to the team

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

He’s going to look great in Buffalo as their 3C

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So what exactly defines a "successful season"? Critical terms should be clarified here.


Especially since there's a bit of an inherent Catch-22 involved.

A "successful season" for the Canucks, is probably one where they can get Pettersson signed to a long-term contract extension.


Plus, he doesn't entirely have a lot of choice in the matter just yet. He's still under team control for the time being. He also doesn't seem like the type of competitor to just completely sit out a season over this kind of thing. So...

I suspect playoffs are required.

As for not having a choice he can force his way out of Vancouver

 

[Rabid Ranger]

If Matthews said something like this HF would implode (again).

 

[BlueSeal]

Trade him and tool up. Any player that makes that kind of public statement needs to go, whether he has a point or not.

 

[MarkusNaslund19]

What the f*** did I say months ago yet was laughed off the board? He's not staying in Vancouver and he's going to be the next "big thing" on the market.

You might want to wait until something other than idle speculation occurs before you break your own hand off with the self-back patting.

 

[featherhawk]

Not surprised he would say that if he did, I would do the exact same thing.

I don't think the problem is with management or coaching, I think the problem is with the owners.

Just like Dollar Bill was in Chicago

 

[rypper]

Trade him and tool up. Any player that makes that kind of public statement needs to go, whether he has a point or not.

Pettersson didn't say that. Thread title is quite the interpretation of Eliotte Friedman's opinion.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

I guess if Van doesn't have a good season this year, then may as well start taking offers on Elias by the trade deadline.

Elias will get a haul.

 

[Hierso]

If Pettersson leaves & Vancouver cleans house it would be the re-build half (if not more) of their fans have been yapping about for years. Demko, Hughes & Pettersson should fetch a pretty penny.

 

[TGWL]

Literally comparing both of their cores without Petersson because the point of this thread is him potentially wanting out, thanks for stopping by.
I really don't think saying the Habs have one of the best young stables in the league is a hot take

You said, with Pettersson. You don't get Pettersson and keep the core.

 

[Qwijibo]

Montreal is not anywhere close to becoming a quick contender lmao. Hughes is better than any player in Montreal's system by a large margin and Demko plays one of the most important positions which also happens to be a weakpoint for Montreal.

Demko has been crap for the last 2 seasons. His entire reputation was built on one impressive "playoff" run.

 

[Mr Positive]

Luckily he's impending RFA.

Imo they need to make whatever move they can to start winning. Even try for something now.

This is bigger than Pettersson. If he's gone, then it's a domino and the whole thing is toast. They may as well trade of Boeser of course, Demko, Kuzmenko. And what about Hughes? They have 4 years of him. He'd want out

The Canucks did make some moves. A lot is riding on their choices this summer. Hronek, Soucy, Suter, Blueger. Honestly some low key good moves, but they have to pan out

 

[Qwijibo]

Clickbait bs !! He’s Rfa he’s not going anywhere. It all about term gtfoh

Not quite that simple. He'll be a RFA with arbitration rights and 1 year out from UFA status. If he refuses to negotiate a new deal he can pull a PLD/Tkachuk and just sign his qualifying offer next season or elect arbitration (which would automatically be a 1 year award) and skate off to UFA the following year

 

[McVespa99]

Since 2020 Edmontons win 1 more playoff round than Vancouver.

Since 2012 Edmonton has won 2 more playoff rounds than Vancouver.

These teams are not that far apart, we’ve seen the too end talent frustrated on both ends

As usual you never cease to amaze me zero

 

[Mr Positive]

Yes he would, but Tavares will be coming off soon so you run a big 3 of Matthews/Pettersson and one of Marner/Nylander making big money. If you keep Nylander it will likely end up being ~35 million or so for those 3 which is good and provides a new look to the team

It still reeks of the same principle of the mistake of getting Tavares: add someone just because you can. Doing the same team but just switching up the forwards is not helping. Heck, your best young player is Knies even. How lopsided to forward can the Leafs get?

I'd think if there is this impending shakeup it's got to fundamental correct the team.

And btw I'm an Oiler fan so I understand that this is the same issue on our team (I actually think our two teams are similar in principle). At least the Oilers have Ekholm how but we are still lopsided to forward.

 

[Xirik]

Sorry if this is harsh, but maybe the problem was with your post, and not the 3 people that responded.

Nah, Its pretty simple to understand, people just wants to say "Acktually" for ego purposes.

 

[McVespa99]

Would definitely love to have him on T.O. if he would sign long term. It would take Nylander+ and Willy would need to be willing to sign in Vancouver.

I cant see Willy being of interest to Van. If they trade Petey they would either be going into full rebuild in which case Willy is too old or they would need a center back. Someone with the potential to replace Petey

 

[Xirik]

Demko and Pete for Jack and Luke

Whats the + from Vancouver?