NHL insider proposes shocking Elias Pettersson blockbuster trade with Canucks rival

Could the Canucks end up trading Elias Pettersson to one of their biggest division rivals?

By Michael DeRosa · The Canuck Way

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:01 AM

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NHL insider David Pagnotta proposed a trade scenario sending Elias Pettersson to the Los Angeles Kings for Quinton Byfield.
The proposed permanent transfer would require additional assets beyond a direct one-for-one player swap.
Pettersson has tallied four goals and 16 points in his first 16 games of the season.

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NHL insider David Pagnotta proposed a potential blockbuster trade scenario involving the Vancouver Canucks trading star center Elias Pettersson to the division rival Los Angeles Kings. Speaking on the DFO Insider show with Jeff Marek, Pagnotta suggested the Kings could explore sending forward Quinton Byfield to Vancouver as part of a larger multi-piece package.

The Canuck Way notes that Pettersson has recorded 16 points in 16 games to rebuild his trade value. However, writer Michael DeRosa argues that Byfield's remaining contract through 2028-29 might not align perfectly with Vancouver's rebuilding timeline, despite the 24-year-old's upside.

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