Canucks Trade for Penguins’ Marcus Pettersson in Huge Deal

Elliotte Friedman is reporting on Friday night that the Vancouver Cnaucks are trading for defenseman Marcus Pettersson of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The deal, which includes several pieces, comes just hours after the Canucks moved. J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers.

Per Friedman: “Full deal: Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor from PIT to VCR for Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, Melvin Fernstrom and the first-rounder acquired tonight from the Rangers.”

While losing Miller was a blow to the lineup, the Canucks are wasting no time after the deal trying to improve in other areas on the roster. Pettersson is a pending UFA and top-four defenseman. He was a popular name heading into the NHL trade deadline.

Full deal:
Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor from PIT to VCR for Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, Melvin Fernstrom and the first-rounder acquired tonight from the Rangers

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 1, 2025

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With the Penguins reportedly open to moving anyone not named Sidney Crosby, speculation has linked Pettersson to teams in need of defensive reinforcements, including the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.

He’s a steady left-handed defenseman who is known for his defensive reliability and puck-moving ability. Having played alongside elite blueliners like Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson, he has shown he can complement dynamic partners. That will serve the Canucks well in a top-four that has Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek. His $4.025 million cap hit was something the Canucks didn’t have to worry about after trading Miller’s contract.

More to come…

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