March 2, 2024 | 10:00am ET
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CANUCKS, PETTERSSON AGREE TO 8-YEAR EXTENSION

Elias Pettersson, centre

The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Elias Pettersson on an eight-year, $92.8 million contract extension. The deal includes a full no-movement clause starting in the 2025-26 season.

Pettersson, 25, has registered 29 goals and 46 assists for 75 points in 62 games with the Canucks so far this season.

“This is a very exciting day for me and my family,” he said. “I am very happy to be continuing my career as a member of the Vancouver Canucks. I love this city and playing in front of the fans. We have an exciting group and believe we can do good things in the future. Both Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin have done a great job in building this team and creating a culture, along with Rick Tocchet. And lastly I want to thank the Aquilini family for this opportunity.”

In the 2022-23 campaign, Pettersson earned a career-high total of 102 points (39 goals, 63 assists) over 80 games.

“This is a very important signing for the Vancouver Canucks,” said Canucks GM Patrik Allvin. “Elias is one of the top players in the National Hockey League and is a key member of our leadership group. We know his best days are ahead of him and with his high end skill and desire to be the best, we look forward to seeing Elias succeed and grow. This signing is another example of our ownerships’ unwavering commitment to do what ever it takes to help us be a successful organization.”

Pettersson was chosen 5th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft.