Huge Canucks & Sabres Blockbuster Trade? Insider Suggest Trade to Help Both Teams

[@TopShelfHockey]

Let me know your thoughts on this proposed trade from Elliotte Friedman

[@canucks8294PatRiot]

I tweeted my thoughts to you about this Mike

[@coltukkor]

OMG. Out with it already ….. 4:22 everyone. I suffered so you don’t have to

[@gordonhall5177]

They need to keep miller over petterson

[@the6ig6adwolf]

I'd take an American born player with passion over a Swedish born player with indifference.

[@ronrubiin4956]

I think both teams say no.

[@shaunhulme9222]

Pettersen contract is way too expensive !! 😂😮

[@jordanstreib3898]

I like it for both teams maybe vancouver could throw in a low level dman make it 2 for 2.

[@chrishomenuk15]

Excuse me two struggling teams?? The day of this video the Vancouver Canucks are ranked 13th(that's fourth place in the Pacific Division) Overall in the entire league the Buffalo Sabers rank 29th. The only one who's struggling to score here is EP40 ... And as a Vancouverite myself I think EP40 is a cancer in the dressing room. Upsetting other players. The only reason why we lost to the Boston Bruins is because Demko's second game .... Not to mention that Kevin Lankinen three shout outs already but ""we have to go with our starting goalie because he's our starting goalie""😅

[@TopShelfHockey]

Yes but the Canucks have struggled as of late I think it’s fair to say they thought they’d be higher in the standings. You can tell Tocchet and Rutherford aren’t happy

[@jsrossi72]

Power & Cozens for Petterson!

[@wati8995]

Byram still doesn’t play as a top pair d-man in Vancouver though. I don’t see Cozens bouncing back to being a 30 goal center with any of the wingers he’d be playing with as a canuck tbh….

[@michaelkirkpatrick7483]

Interesting trade scenario. I would do it. EP's time in Vancouver appears to be over. Think he'd do very well in Buffalo. Sabres would say yes, but Canucks might want a draft pick or prospect added. The key is Couzins, who may or may not be a 30 goal scorer every year. Sabres would not give up Thompson.

[@CashMacGregor]

there will be dancing in vancouver streets if petie is moved. his skills are undeniable but he is not feeling it in vancouver now. the passion for petie died when his passion for playing for the canucks abandoned him.

[@imprezzive3153]

This page lost touch with what's going on. Terry Pegula flew to visit the players personally and told the players there would be NO TRADES and that improvements have to come from within. Also said he's got a lot of faith in Kevin adams and lindy ruff

[@DanSmith-k4p]

Yes its crazy only because we have not seen many blockbuster trades like this in years. With that said I think both teams would take a change at a trade like this because its fairly even. There are pros and cons on both teams doing this trade. There is not going to be a clear winner in this trade until years later. However what happens if both teams win the trade in a way? What I wonder is what if this trade was done. Then the Sabres put up Tage for a very similar package trade. A Top young Center, and a Young Top 4 D.

[@randypattie9524]

I think the Canucks are leaning towards trading EP40, but remember his NTC doesn't kick in till July, so there is no rush to pull the trigger right now. I think they just wait for someone to get desperate enough. Like on top of the proposed trade w/Buffalo, they throw in some more sweetening. Draft picks for example. Allvin is in a tricky spot. They are in win now mode, so they're not really looking for young players or picks, yet moving Elias is awfully tempting to reboot the team.

[@MASKEDMENACE98]

This would be the ideal trade

[@OhCanada-wk3kl]

I would be so pleased with this trade! Petterson is not a top 3 player (as dictated by his salary) and is definitely not a franchise player (a term that has been very water-downed by player agents in the last several years). I would suggest Hughes deserves the 11.6 million per season- not Petterson! The question is whether the Canucks want to bank their future as a franchise around Petterson? Does he compete and lead the team consistently, particularly in the Big games when it counts? Will he be able to lead the Canucks to a Stanley Cup? I for one think NOT!

[@goenzoy712]

He is a point per game player So 8 million is normal for that type of production. If he can lead a team and the 3 million overpaid is a different story

[@EclipseJay]

Pettersons ok on a team that doesn't intend on competing in the playoffs , like Buffalo . Killer deal for the Canucks to get rid of that overpaid little boy

[@danevertt3210]

Why would Buffalo want a softer player?

[@goenzoy712]

It's not a question of being soft EP is a very talented player with a sharp mind inclusive good reads And when he looked at the game like a chess player before you do not snip with your finger saying "yeah please be Mike Tyson" because we started paying you 11 million bucks

[@af-np4pg]

Thanks! Petterrson is not the "super-star" they insisted he was. No McDavid, no Mackinnon or Mathews. And $111 million can buy specialty team players. Please make this happen!

[@KoupeDeVille716]

This guy just said Power is better defensively than Bo 💀💀💀💀💀💀 dude is a liability in the Dzone!

[@claudelemay3912]

Friedman is in contact with the players agents.

[@MrGlovesave33]

Situation reminds me of slapshot. Buf making deals this week....😅

[@syndicat4847]

As a Canucks fan I have no problem trading Pettersson, but it has to be a fair return, which is very difficult to pull off

[@ianespie1529]

Buffalo should say no because if they trade those players independently they will get more. Petterson is overpaid.

[@danevertt3210]

Exactly

[@Sabres1970]

Ill take a 10 game skid vs making a dumb move. The Sabres will bounce back this year. It's all mental breakdowns. Collectively, that can change in a heartbeat. Just like it did before the skid.

[@AAA-o4g]

The sabres just don't have it

[@Sabres1970]

@AAA-o4g it's a 6-inch issue between their friggin ears !!!!! We are in every single game for the most part and even have had leads in most of them. But we wilt over the pressure

[@insomniac2474]

Sports is all about statistics. I would love to see some statistics on how accurate commentators like Friedman are. They can have categories like claimed insider info, sheer speculation etc... We seem to waste a lot of time speculating with very little results. They make money from all the clicks and the fans just get fustrated from all the speculation and rumors. It seems these rumors can have negative impact on the players and the organization.

[@justinshields3819]

Dylan Cozens to Detroit for Detroit's 2025 2nd round draft pick, Michael Rasmussen and Joe Veleno.

[@edpottinger849]

I thought Petterson said he wouldn't play in the states?Not positive, but quite sure. What about a multi player deal involving Ehlers

[@WhatMattersMost88]

Elliott was just spit balling - He admitted it to Donnie & Dhali

[@MelDorey]

2 for 1 deals favour the one.

[@Chewatdachewy]

I'm never trading Petey. As much as I love Miller, EP is homegrown. That's all it takes for me.

[@kevintheel626]

I can’t see either team doing this.

[@billrowen9417]

Better trades for Buffalo to be had than someone's star player that isn't producing

[@louscannon7493]

If Petterson's problem are of the personal kind, I wouldn't go for him if I were GM Adams of Buffalo

[@rayflojenkins8689]

Unless the problem is JT Miller. notice while Miller was gone, he played well.

[@newfiesig]

@@rayflojenkins8689yep, and has been garbage in the 2 games Miller has been back

[@rayflojenkins8689]

Maybe get Buffalo to retain a bit on Couzens.

[@danevertt3210]

Why would they do that?

[@Sabres1970]

Haha NOT

[@popeyesailor9571]

I would be fine with trading Pee Wee 40 and retaining 1.6

[@depositumkelebija411]

J. Norris winner, Vezina trophy finalist, two 100 point centers...?!? Something is wrong, something has to change, and as soon as possible!!!!!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

You forgot to mention the 40-goal scorer last season.

[@schwamieboy1]

Poor Buffalo getting the proverbial poopy end of the stick

[@sethmcfly9776]

samuelsson is a lefty! bowen is getting more ice time because of Dahlin’s backspasms!

[@johnbrglnd3938]

Vancouver couldn't afford those 2 players even if they didn't have petterrson on the books

[@badassunicorn5351]

MOVE PETEY!!! WE LOVE JT MILLER!!!

[@doug7170]

Too miss the playoffs for 14 yrs in the nhl you gotta really trie hard to do that it's almost impossible great job Buffalo

[@depositumkelebija411]

EP40 is too expensive for his game. He is not a leader, and this possible trade with the Sabers is more than a good deal.

[@ronrubiin4956]

Wouldn't touch Elias Pettersson with a 11.6 million dollar contract.

[@CanadiansEH]

Power, Thompson, cozens for petey hog desaranis

[@danevertt3210]

Hahaha no……why would you think Buffalo would go near that awful trade?

[@tripleh962]

Thats stupid

[@Sabres1970]

😅😅😅 your nutzzzzzz

[@1pbdecoded1pb]

Elias Pettersson isn't going to Buffalo for your crap trade. It would have to be a balanced hockey trade. Maybe Elias Pettersson and Filip Hronek for Bowen Byram and Rasmus Dahlin. This will unbalance your team giving the Canucks 3 similar d-men. Hughes, Byram, and Dahlin. Solution: TRADE QUINN HUGHES TO HC DAVOS FOR FILIP ZADINA!!!!!!

[@stannelson2582]

As a Sabres fan…they are no ware with all these soft no heart players. They don’t loose battles for the puck they get punked off the puck. Easiest team to pad your stats against. I don’t believe they could win in the AHL.

[@jgaunce6299]

Cozens, Bryrim and 1st for Petey

[@RoamHockey]

ya ok lol

[@Sabres1970]

Put down the pipe

[@jgaunce6299]

@@Sabres1970 cozens is a 3rd line centre with potential to be a number 2 and Byram is a top 4 d men the 1st would be 20-30th likely , that’s the cost to get a 1C in this league , you need to start hitting the pipe cause it’s gonna be another early spring for your sabres fans !

[@jgaunce6299]

@@Sabres1970 sabres have been irrelevant since Dominic Hasek left ….and that’s a fact

[@Sabres1970]

@jgaunce6299 ha ha .....still a no !!!! EP is a Sissy......Sabres need grit & grind. Like a Sam Bennett type . Not EP for 2 young players with huge upside. I'll be okay with missing the playoffs again this year. I'm not one of those dought fans. I've been a fan for 40 yrs +++ now. Bills when 17 years and look now. Sabres can and will do the same thing. But going to get a Sissy isn't the answer.

[@MelDorey]

Why does anyone talk to Elliot? Gossip champion

[@fire_watch7735]

I’d pack Petty’s bags. He’s too soft, is a poor skater, and doesn’t really drive play like you want your number Center to do.

[@Sabres1970]

NOOOOOO NOT HAPPENING . Cozens is a kid . He will fine his rhythm and Bo is our #2 right behind Dalhin.

[@AAA-o4g]

And owen no power is lost on defense

[@Sabres1970]

@@AAA-o4g I agree. But we are looking for instant gratification. Just like Jack & Sammy & Cozens & Mitts & Quinn & Benson & JJ & Jiri and soooo on. These kids are thrown in to change the drought.

[@AAA-o4g]

@@Sabres1970 Me - I wish two way contracts were still around, you produce or get sent down and fight to get back in the NHL again. It will bring on competition

[@Sabres1970]

@AAA-o4g 💯 agreed. Our biggest problem is the young core being thrown in way too soon. And not isolating them with the proper veteran leadership

[@AAA-o4g]

@@Sabres1970 If we do get "vets" they are usually the ones that are last to sign with any team, Never should have resigned Okoposo and girgensons

[@makavelikilluminati6756]

Tage for petterson

[@WoodLakeWestHarrison]

Trade Petey for a bag of popcorn @ this point

[@iansze2652]

Pettersson hasn't come close to reaching hia potential, and he can impact the game like Marner.....Miller has always been disruptive/thinks he knows best. I think if we were to explore a trade, it would be Miller going om the account of his very affordable contract.

[@m_m_m_beer8917]

They are both acting like little spoiled brats (that collect huge paychecks). Trade them both while you still can.

[@barlowanthony6717]

I think it cud work for the Sabres. It would strengthen the middle. They could build around that .. I think part of the prob is getting guys to sign. Touch loves it cuz he's from there but getting quality on the wings is going to be take even more patience. For the Canucks, it's gets them out of a contract they never should have agreed to.🏒🍸

[@rayflojenkins8689]

The cap savings probably means the Canucks could resign Boeser.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Time for Boeser to go.

[@edgarturcios1515]

Pattersen is a good player but not good enough to make 11.5 Mill . The guy is not good when it comes to the playoffs Pattersen is a 3.5 Million dollar

[@BrianHansma]

You would never get a point per game player for 3.5 mil....lol

[@edgarturcios1515]

@BrianHansma sorry but in the playoffs I did not see pettersen! He was a passenger. It is the same problem with the players in Toronto. The Best player in the planet is McDavid i would love him on my Team!

[@BrianHansma]

I would say that the Sabres say yes to this trade and the Canucks would say no. I would go with Petterson and Desharnais for Thompson, Byram and either a second rounder or salary retention

[@danevertt3210]

Hahahaha horrible trade offer

[@tripleh962]

Buffalo would absolutley say no to that 100 percent. Even if the canucks paid pettersons salary till the end.

[@Sabres1970]

Ha ha ha 😂 🤣 😆

[@gordonhall5177]

They shouldn't have signed Patterson to begin with he's to soft

[@iceman1599]

The owner of the Buffalo Sabres just addressed the team. He said they will not be any major big trades coming.

[@richardmcnamara8530]

He is a clown!😮