Vancouver Canucks fans stunned as Elias Pettersson's agent hints at blockbuster trade this offseason

Pettersson's offseason narrative will be just as significant as his struggles during this past season.

He simply needs to get stronger, there's no way around it. To become the player and leader the Canucks invested in, he must come back this summer in shape, more driven, and laser-focused.

Rick Dhaliwal took to X earlier this afternoon and had this to report on what Pettersson's agent had to say when asked about a possibe trade...

Pettersson remains the focal point as the Canucks head into an offseason that's at least a month longer than they anticipated, following a playoff miss by just six points in the Western Conference.

Pettersson wrapped up the season with only 15 goals and 45 points in 64 games, by far his worst NHL performance since capturing the Calder Trophy in 2019. Just two seasons ago, he posted an impressive 102-point campaign.

Pettersson has already told reporters that his summer training will be a priority heading into the offseason. Weather he returns to Vancouver for the start of next season is beyond his control, but regardless, he needs to take this summer as an opportunity to reset and come back the player we all know he's capable of being.