Now with general manager Patrik Allvin's hand being forced to consider making a move to change up the locker-room dynamic, Pettersson's name has been used in trade rumor discussions, which is a first in the All-Star's six-and-a-half seasons with the Canucks.

If Elias Pettersson is indeed being shopped by the Canucks, where would he best fit? Ryan Dixon takes a look at the top candidates.

Over the past week and a half, Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin and director of player personnel Scott Young took in a series of World Junior games in Ottawa, watched Vancouver’s AHL affiliate in Laval and were in attendance together to witness the Canucks’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.

The Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as a potential suitor for Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. Speaking on TSN’s "Insider Trading" on Tuesday, Johnston first noted that Vancouver remains active in trade discussions involving both Pettersson and J.

Despite Pettersson's recent struggles, his return could mimic past blockbuster deals involving a star center. Winnipeg recently traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to Los Angeles for three NHL pieces and a draft pick. Before that, Buffalo traded Jack Eichel to Vegas for an NHL player, a top prospect, and two draft picks.

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The Vancouver Canucks are listening to their options with feuding superstars, but Elias Pettersson may be the first to go.

NHL insider Darren Dreger addressed the situation on TSN's "Insider Trading" on Wednesday , casting doubt on Toronto’s ability to land Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson. According to Dreger, Pettersson is out of Toronto's reach due to his $92.8 million contract and the significant assets a trade would require.

Amid reports of discord between the two stars, there have been a lot of calls for the Canucks to trade one of them. What if they just told them to put their differences aside?

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