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Source Reveals the Two Players the Canadiens Would Need to Trade to Acquire Elias Pettersson
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It seems to be only a matter of time before Vancouver Canucks star player Elias Pettersson is traded. After the major deal announced Friday involving Mikko Rantanen, all signs point to Pettersson being the next star player on the move.
He is clearly an intriguing player for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, but at what cost?
In the latest episode of the podcast Processus, Mathias Brunet and Simon Boisvert shared their thoughts on the matter.
According to credible information, the Canucks are reportedly asking for Dylan Cozens and Bowen Byram from the Sabres in exchange for Pettersson.
Thus, Boisvert concluded that Kent Hughes would need to offer Nick Suzuki and Kaiden Guhle to acquire Elias Pettersson.
At that price, you can guess it's a big no!
Elias Pettersson would cost Nick Suzuki and Kaiden Guhle to the Canadiens, according to Simon Boisvert
Even for Nick Suzuki alone, I wouldn't do it.
«The Snake thinks Elias Pettersson would cost Nick Suzuki and Kaiden Guhle to the Canadiens.»
via Commission Athletique
via Commission Athletique
I don't know if names like Logan Mailloux and Kirby Dach would interest Vancouver, but if they absolutely want Suzuki in the deal, it's certain Kent Hughes will hang up quickly.
Elias Pettersson, 26 years old, is one of the world's top players.
He has 31 points in 43 games this season after scoring 89 and 102 points in the past two campaigns.
His annual salary is $11.6 million per year, and he is signed through 2032.
Do you believe the Montreal Canadiens should really try to acquire him?
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JANVIER 28 | 1755 ANSWERS Source Reveals the Two Players the Canadiens Would Need to Trade to Acquire Elias Pettersson Would you trade Kirby Dach + Logan Mailloux + a 1st-round pick for Elias Pettersson? | ||
| Yes | 505 | 28.8 % |
| No | 1220 | 69.5 % |
| I would give up Suzuki and Guhle, personally! | 30 | 1.7 % |
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