Canucks News N Notes 25-26

[griz]

Petey is such a polarizing player.

If management hadn't rushed into signing him until the off season they could have made a case for a lower number. Elias stated repeatedly that he didn't want to make a deal until then. But the pressure was on. Between his agent and management ... they are a big part of this mess.

Many want to ship him out of town. He has stated he wants to stay and to be a part of the future here. Unlike some quitters we know of. He is hard working and has rounded out his overall game nicely. No doubt he would do better with some elite wingers. I think his contract was front loaded and should self correct through time from inflation but it put huge pressure on the kid. He may never reach his former offensive prowess but he is a player with unteachable vision that i think any team would love to have.

Having said that I would be okay if he were to be traded as long as we got a haul just to shut the haters up. Might be good for Petey too.

[Megaterio Llamas]

Early success and then the big contract have given Peter a swelled head, I'm afraid.

[Megaterio Llamas]

With LA's current cap space plus Fiala done for the season they can comfortably add Pettersson now and not have to wait until the off season when Kopitar is off the books. We won't get 2 1sts for him. Maybe if we throw in Kane 50% retained we might. That is if LA wants to make a push.

But a 1-2 punch of Kopitar and Pettersson ain't too shabby.

I also think a 2026 2nd and 2027 1st might be more realistic than 2 first plus the rest of the package.

Adding Kane to a possible package is something too.

Anything that gets that 11.6 x 6 off the books, no retention, would suit me fine.

Peter would definitely waive to go to LA, though. With that kind of weather, he could ride his scooter to practice every day.

[donlever]

Early success and then the big contract have given Peter a swelled head, I'm afraid.

You're pretty rigid with the ongoing narrative Megs.

A little stiff at times but still worth a chuckle.