Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson is facing a rather tepid trade market at best, with NHL general managers hesitant to make a move for the star forward. Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli appeared on Flames Nation's Barn Burner on Monday and stated that multiple executives have voiced concerns about acquiring Pettersson.

Understandably, Elias Pettersson's comments got quite a bit of attention both in Vancouver and around the league, with NHL insider Frank Seravalli being one person who wasn't too happy about it.

First he wasn’t skating. Now he’s not shooting. The hope that Elias Pettersson, liberated from season-long drama by the trade of J.T. Miller on Jan. 31, might be re-energized and re-launch his difficult season has dissipated in February.

The Vancouver Canucks would be selling real low if they moved Elias Pettersson at the deadline. What else could they be looking to do? TSN: Farhan Lalji talks about the Vancouver Canucks and thinking of being a playoff team.

It certainly wasn’t the showing at the 4 Nations Face-Off that Vancouver Canucks were hoping for out of their number one centreman. Finally, Elias Pettersson had the chance to play with his country’s best players.

As the NHL season resumes, so does the Elias Pettersson saga with the Vancouver Canucks. The organization hoped that the 26-year-old star center, who was signed to an eight-year contract extension worth $92.

Elias Pettersson may not be available right away for the Vancouver Canucks as the NHL schedule resumes after a two-week pause.

With sports media focused on the 4 Nations Face-Off the Canucks got a rest from the daily grind, but now they’re back at it as the trade deadline and stretch drive beckon. As for the tournament, national pride abounds now,

With the 4 Nations Face-Off now complete, the trade deadline looms large and is less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?