NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines" that Pettersson has informed Canucks management that he "would like to stay" with the team, offering the franchise some clarity on his vantage point.

With the Bruins in desperate need of a shake-up, could Boston make a push for a rumored trade target like J.T. Miller or Elias Pettersson?

Over the past week and a half, Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin and director of player personnel Scott Young took in a series of World Junior games in Ottawa, watched Vancouver’s AHL affiliate in Laval and were in attendance together to witness the Canucks’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking during Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines," Pettersson has told the Canucks’ management that he "would like to stay" with the team, providing the franchise with some clarity.

Despite Vancouver Canucks players Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller denying any issues between them, media speculation and trade rumors continue to build.

The Vancouver Canucks are the center of attention in the NHL, and not because they’re on some incredible hot streak. Instead, everyone is keeping an eye on the Canucks as a feud between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson has reached a boiling point.

The saga surrounding Vancouver Canucks centres Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller continues to unravel as more rumours have surfaced. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman during Hockey Night in Canada’s Headlines segment,