Elliotte Friedman Sheds Light On A Possible Blockbuster Trade Scenario Involving Elias Pettersson to East Team
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently spoke of a possible trade scenario involving star player Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks to a team in the East.
After their 10th straight loss, it is now clear that the Buffalo Sabres need some desperate help on the ice, and major trade rumors have begun to fly.
The great start to the season is now a memory, as they currently sit seventh in the Atlantic Division, a single point ahead of the last-place Montreal Canadiens.
On a recent episode of '32 Thoughts', insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that trade calls have been coming in on Dylan Cozens with the Sabres continuing to struggle.
Elliotte Friedman also mentioned a potential trade scenario involving the Sabres and Vancouver Canucks.
"Alright, some other stuff: Buffalo is getting calls on Dylan Cozens. This would terrify me if I were the Sabres, vultures circling overhead while player and team struggle.
Right-shot centre, 23 years old, two years removed from a 30-goal season. He's also signed for five more seasons at a $7.1M AAV, helping his value. I would be very, very careful with this because he's legitimately wanted."
- Elliotte Friedman
Right-shot centre, 23 years old, two years removed from a 30-goal season. He's also signed for five more seasons at a $7.1M AAV, helping his value. I would be very, very careful with this because he's legitimately wanted."
- Elliotte Friedman
While purely speculative, his suggestion has gotten the hockey world talking. Friedman speculated that Buffalo could be interested in Elias Pettersson, while Vancouver might come calling for Dylan Cozens and Bowen Byram.
Of course, Friedman then suggested he doesn't think the Canucks would actually accept such a deal.
"I had some time on Sunday to think and I was thinking about the Sabres and I was thinking about Rick Tocchet and what he had to say on Saturday and reiterated on Sunday. I want to stress this is purely in my head, who says no? [Dylan] Cozens and Bowen Byram for Pettersson. If that was proposed I think that Vancouver is more likely to say no than Buffalo."
- Elliotte Friedman
- Elliotte Friedman
Only 26, Elias Pettersson has had a down season relative to the previous ones, but it's much too early to give up on him.
The path forward remains uncertain for both organizations, and fans shouldn't be shocked if he is still a staple in Vancouver years to come.
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