The Canucks can freely trade Pettersson to any of the other 31 teams in the NHL. Miller, meanwhile, has a contract that anchors him in Vancouver with a full no-move clause.

Dec 21, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) reacts after getting checked against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Rogers Arena.

Pettersson, who signed an eight-year, $92.8 million extension with Vancouver, has struggled offensively this season. He has just 11 goals and 24 assists for 35 points in 51 games.

The Vancouver Canucks may be off for the next 12 days, but Elias Pettersson is set to play a big role for Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off starting on Wednesday against Canada.

Pettersson, in the first year of an eight-year, $92.8 million contract, has managed only 29 points in 39 games this season, well below his career-best form and coming off an 89-point season.

Jan 21, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) talks with forward Brock Boeser (6) against the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at Rogers Arena.

Pettersson is 26 years old and in the first year of an eight-year contract worth $92.8 million. He has collected 29 points in 39 games, which is a steep drop-off rate from the 89 and 102 he posted ...

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Pettersson could be the easiest to move if the Canucks decide to trade one of them. He carries a hefty $11.6-million cap hit through 2031-32 , but his no-movement clause doesn't begin until next July.

Dec 21, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) reacts after getting checked against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Rogers Arena.