[Dhaliwal on Donnie and Dhali] Canucks aren’t getting any indication from Pettersson that he wants to be here long-term. There’s frustration there. I have no intel he wants out. Up until now I always thought EP would re-sign but I’m not so sure now.
If this is true, it’s starting to make sense on why Canucks are trading for rentals like Lindholm and targeting high profile guys like Guentzel. We’re going to give up the farm for these rentals, but in the event Pettersson actually wants to leave, Allvin is going to trade him and get all those picks and prospects back anyways.
On the contrary, I wonder why Pettersson doesn’t want to be here. Clearly it’s not about winning anymore or the money since we can afford him.
Morty777
This kind of seems like speculation. Dhali himself says he doesn’t know one way or another.
unbannedcoug
It’s just funny because he says he wants to win and we’ve been sitting at the top all year. It goes against what he’s saying and he wants the bag.
Catakillar
I wonder if it more has to do with the tax bracket here taking so much compared to certain markets?
I can’t imagine why else, Canucks have a legacy of Swedes, we are 1st in the league, and the new management clearly knows what they are doing.
electricnux
Not getting a clear answer is definitely more frustrating and is holding up all the planning for next year.
If he says he wants to stay but will talk in May or if he says he wants out mgmt can at least plan accordingly, leaving them in the dark does not seem a good strategy for anyone.
deletedtheoldaccount
Petey wants a fashion line and to go to cool clubs and be friends with DJs, let him go. Get what we can. Let Joshua have the A.
ProfCharlesSexavier
Petey for Crosby STRAIGHT UP
Ok_Bobcat493
I think they know he wants out and are keeping it quiet so his value doesn’t absolutely tank. Figures since I just bought his jersey.
It’s time to start officially exploring trade options. Really really unfortunate that the single greatest offensive talent that we’ve ever drafted (aside from Bure) likely has his sights set elsewhere.
Maybe he doesn’t like the pressure. Maybe there’s lingering resentment over how badly Benning was allowed to botch the bubble core group. Maybe he just wants to play in the US.
One thing is for sure – he won’t go into next season without a long term deal. You can’t risk him taking the 1 year and walking to FA. And what’s more, you absolutely *must* land several quality young pieces who can step up as Miller begins to slow down.
Brown_Recidivist
Hes not gonna get moved at the deadline. You go all in with him now and worst case Ontario he doesn’t sign an extension in the summer then you do a sign and trade and move him for the best possible offer.
In fact you will get more teams offering trades in the summer then you ever will at the fucking trade deadline. Only teams looking to bolster their roster for a playoff run add players at the deadline.
Hopefully management realizes this and waits till the summer instead of being pressured to move him.
MooreGold
He might just want the Matthew’s style 4 to 5 year deal. That qualifies as not long term but it doesn’t mean he wants to leave
ShadowSlothMan
I was okay with waiting until the offseason, but it’s super frustrating when we have other RFAs and UFAs to deal with. Petey would get a bag, so it’s important to plan and structure it with other upcoming contracts. I hope he’s being at least somewhat forthcoming with his intentions so it doesn’t hamper us.
When it starts coming from Dhali, it concerns me a bit more as well.
HanSolo5643
I think if he doesn’t want to stay long-term, you trade him in the summer, not now. I think if the team knows that he’s not staying long-term, then I could see the team being quite aggressive at the trade deadline because they get some very good assets back for Pettersson.
But I will say this. There’s no indication that he wants out of Vancouver. The media is doing a lot of speculation without much evidence to back it up.
WolfOfPort
making stuff out of nothing per usual
mattyondubs
Petey negotiated a similar way last time. Coming right out and saying you’ll only play for the Canucks and want to stay here long term might be good for the fanbase to hear but it’s awful for the negotiating table. It’s not completely uncommon
51cap
You people will believe anything. 🤦🏻♂️
VeryLastChance
Petey: I’m not focusing on my contract until the off-season
Reactionary media: WHY HASNT PETEY FOCUSED ON HIS CONTRACT YET?!?!?!
MasterChrom
I mean, even if he did wanna sign long term, I’d be concerned with what we’d be paying him. The guy doesn’t dominate and take over games on a consistent basis like Miller, MacKinnon, Kucherov, etc. Miller and Hughes have been far more valuable while making significantly less.
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If this is true, it’s starting to make sense on why Canucks are trading for rentals like Lindholm and targeting high profile guys like Guentzel. We’re going to give up the farm for these rentals, but in the event Pettersson actually wants to leave, Allvin is going to trade him and get all those picks and prospects back anyways.
On the contrary, I wonder why Pettersson doesn’t want to be here. Clearly it’s not about winning anymore or the money since we can afford him.
This kind of seems like speculation. Dhali himself says he doesn’t know one way or another.
It’s just funny because he says he wants to win and we’ve been sitting at the top all year. It goes against what he’s saying and he wants the bag.
I wonder if it more has to do with the tax bracket here taking so much compared to certain markets?
I can’t imagine why else, Canucks have a legacy of Swedes, we are 1st in the league, and the new management clearly knows what they are doing.
Not getting a clear answer is definitely more frustrating and is holding up all the planning for next year.
If he says he wants to stay but will talk in May or if he says he wants out mgmt can at least plan accordingly, leaving them in the dark does not seem a good strategy for anyone.
Petey wants a fashion line and to go to cool clubs and be friends with DJs, let him go. Get what we can. Let Joshua have the A.
Petey for Crosby STRAIGHT UP
I think they know he wants out and are keeping it quiet so his value doesn’t absolutely tank. Figures since I just bought his jersey.
It’s time to start officially exploring trade options. Really really unfortunate that the single greatest offensive talent that we’ve ever drafted (aside from Bure) likely has his sights set elsewhere.
Maybe he doesn’t like the pressure. Maybe there’s lingering resentment over how badly Benning was allowed to botch the bubble core group. Maybe he just wants to play in the US.
One thing is for sure – he won’t go into next season without a long term deal. You can’t risk him taking the 1 year and walking to FA. And what’s more, you absolutely *must* land several quality young pieces who can step up as Miller begins to slow down.
Hes not gonna get moved at the deadline. You go all in with him now and worst case Ontario he doesn’t sign an extension in the summer then you do a sign and trade and move him for the best possible offer.
In fact you will get more teams offering trades in the summer then you ever will at the fucking trade deadline. Only teams looking to bolster their roster for a playoff run add players at the deadline.
Hopefully management realizes this and waits till the summer instead of being pressured to move him.
He might just want the Matthew’s style 4 to 5 year deal. That qualifies as not long term but it doesn’t mean he wants to leave
I was okay with waiting until the offseason, but it’s super frustrating when we have other RFAs and UFAs to deal with. Petey would get a bag, so it’s important to plan and structure it with other upcoming contracts. I hope he’s being at least somewhat forthcoming with his intentions so it doesn’t hamper us.
When it starts coming from Dhali, it concerns me a bit more as well.
I think if he doesn’t want to stay long-term, you trade him in the summer, not now. I think if the team knows that he’s not staying long-term, then I could see the team being quite aggressive at the trade deadline because they get some very good assets back for Pettersson.
But I will say this. There’s no indication that he wants out of Vancouver. The media is doing a lot of speculation without much evidence to back it up.
making stuff out of nothing per usual
Petey negotiated a similar way last time. Coming right out and saying you’ll only play for the Canucks and want to stay here long term might be good for the fanbase to hear but it’s awful for the negotiating table. It’s not completely uncommon
You people will believe anything. 🤦🏻♂️
Petey: I’m not focusing on my contract until the off-season
Reactionary media: WHY HASNT PETEY FOCUSED ON HIS CONTRACT YET?!?!?!
I mean, even if he did wanna sign long term, I’d be concerned with what we’d be paying him. The guy doesn’t dominate and take over games on a consistent basis like Miller, MacKinnon, Kucherov, etc. Miller and Hughes have been far more valuable while making significantly less.