Elias Pettersson Secures Record $92.8 Million Deal with Vancouver Canucks

The eight-year contract marks the richest in franchise history, solidifying Pettersson's future with the team through the 2031-32 season.

Elias Pettersson and the Vancouver Canucks agree on an eight-year extension worth $92.8 million, the highest contract value in the team's history.
The deal includes a full no-movement clause, with a structure that is favorable to Pettersson, featuring heavy signing bonuses and front-loading.
Pettersson's contract carries the fourth-highest cap hit for an NHL centerman into the 2024-25 season, positioning him among the league's elite players.
The contract provides the Canucks long-term cost certainty, allowing for strategic planning around Pettersson and other key players through the 2033 season.
This signing is seen as a major win for the Canucks, removing distractions and setting the stage for a strong playoff run in a competitive field.