Major Development: New York Rangers Set To Acquire $11.6 Million Star Player
While forward Elias Pettersson may be on the injured reserve, the trade rumors are swirling. While Petterson has been resting on IR, GM Patrik Allvin has been listening in on potential offers for the forward, and one place he could land is the New York Rangers.
With the row between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson becoming public, the Rangers could use the kinks in the armor for the Canucks, to improve their lineup significantly.
Petterson's no-trade clause won't kick in until this offseason, which could make a trade for him easier, than former Ranger JT Miller.
This season, Petterson has scored 28 points( 10 G, 18 A) in 34 games for the Canucks before ending up on the IR.
Pettersson's contract, albeit hefty, could fit under the Ranger salary cap if GM Chris Drury can make room for him either before, or during the trade.
The Rangers are open for business and have already traded major players like Kaapo Kakko and Jacob Trouba.
Reports that Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad could find a new home continue to make the waves. The Rangers have plenty of pieces that could be dealt to the Canucks including multiple RFAs such as Braden Schneider, Zac Jones, and K'Andre Miller.
The move would give the Rangers a legitimate 1C on Broadway, and give them the ability to be able to move off of veterans, and give them a fresh start whether down in the lineup, or elsewhere in the NHL.
Would you make a trade for the Canucks Elias Pettersson?
