Canucks Can’t Trade Pettersson Until the Gavin McKenna Question Is Answered – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

In the high-stakes vacuum of an NHL front office, timing is everything. For general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks, the clock is ticking toward the March 6 trade deadline, and the noise surrounding Elias Pettersson has reached a deafening pitch. With the team currently anchored at the bottom of the league standings,…

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Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours: Canadian Identity, Kartye, Hronek & Next Captain – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

Some weeks, the Vancouver Canucks feel like a team searching for themselves in real time. You can see the effort, you can see the hope, and you can absolutely see the problems poking through the seams. It’s a strange mix. On one hand, management insists they’re keeping the competitive window cracked open. On the other…

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Soft Sell or Full Sell-Off?: What’s the Difference for the Maple Leafs? – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

With the NHL trade deadline just a week away, the Toronto Maple Leafs have quietly flipped the “For Sale” sign from aggressive buyer to something a little softer. Multiple league sources, including RG.org, suggest that two losses following the Olympic break — including an embarrassing 5-1 loss to Florida — GM Brad Treliving is now…

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NHL Rumors: Myers Update, Maple Leafs Soft Sell, and Oilers Getting Ekman-Larsson? – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL Rumors Rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are eyeing defensive upgrades, and two names have been linked to them as possible targets. That said, there’s some work that needs to be done on the salary cap side first. Meanwhile, Nashville Predators star Steven Stamkos is reportedly open to waiving his no-move clause. The Toronto…

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