NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Canucks' Elias Pettersson And Predators' Jonathan Marchessault
The Vancouver Canucks began rebuilding last season, tearing down their roster by trading away core players, such as Quinn Hughes, Conor Garland, Tyler Myers and Kiefer Sherwood.
Now under new management and with a new coaching staff, the rebuild will continue this season, prompting ongoing speculation over Elias Pettersson's future in Vancouver.
Pettersson, 27, has been the subject of frequent trade speculation for the past two seasons. The decline in his performance, combined with his expensive contract, has pundits suggesting the Canucks will try to move him.
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Meanwhile, in Nashville, new Predators GM Chris MacFarland hasn't wasted time making changes to his roster.
Since taking over the role on June 2, MacFarland has made several trades. He acquired young center Mavrik Bourque from the Dallas Stars, winger Nils Hoglander from the Canucks, and forwards Ross Colton and Jack Drury from his former club, the Colorado Avalanche.
MacFarland also shipped out forwards Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux and could have more moves coming.
Alex Daugherty of The Tennesseanobserved that the Predators have 26 active roster players under contract for 2026-27. He believes MacFarland could have more trades up his sleeve.
One of them could involve finding a new home for Jonathan Marchessault. The 35-year-old right winger has struggled since joining the Predators as a free agent two years ago. He has a full no-movement clause but could be open to waiving it for a change of scenery.
Despite his age, Marchessault could regain his scoring touch with another club. However, Daugherty noted his contract would be an issue. He's signed through 2029-30 with an average annual value of $5.5 million.
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This story was originally published July 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM.