Wolanin went unsigned in free agency last summer after his two-year deal with the Canucks expired. Eventually, he signed an AHL contract with the Providence Bruins, tallying 31 points in 53 games this past season.<\/p>\n
Wolanin spent three seasons with the Abbotsford Canucks, winning the AHL\u2019s defenceman of the year award in 2022-23, and helping them win a Calder Cup Championship in 2024-25. Wolanin played in just 16 NHL games during his time with the Canucks, all of which came during the 2022-23 season.<\/p>\n
Penguins a fit for Elias Pettersson?<\/p>\n
\u201cHere\u2019s another one I\u2019ve wondered about, and that is Pettersson. Elias Pettersson from the Canucks. And remember, he has control but\u2026 look, he\u2019s got to play better, and that $11.6 [cap hit], everyone\u2019s been talking about that, I know. But again, the ground has shifted here, in a huge way [with NHL salaries]. I\u2019ve sat there and I said, where could he go that could be good for him? I don\u2019t know, I wonder if the Penguins with Crosby and Malkin might be good for him,\u201d Friedman said before saying he believes a change of scenery for Pettersson \u201chas to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n
Later in the episode, Friedman added more on Pettersson:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe talked about Pettersson, I think he\u2019s got, he\u2019s got six more years. Does what happened with the salaries change the conversation for him? We talked about Pittsburgh earlier. He has to agree to this, but I think we all feel he needs a change of scenery. And I just think these kinds of things will happen with time, that more of the players who have long term [contracts], they\u2019ll be available. And when [Canucks GM Ryan] Johnson gets what he wants and they agree to it, because all of them have some degree of protection, they\u2019ll move on. Like, you still need some veterans to play with your kids, to shield them, to help them. But I, I think we can see what\u2019s happening in Vancouver. I don\u2019t think they have any specific plans for here on in, but they will do things to help not jeopardize the rebuild.\u201d<\/p>\n
Further, this tweet from JFresh Hockey is worth noting, mostly because of the reply from The Athletic\u2018s Josh Yohe, who is very plugged in in Pittsburgh:<\/p>\n
Replying to @JFreshHockey<\/a><\/p>\n i also feel like the hold-up could be on Pettersson’s end. he has to waive his NTC. back at the end of the season Dubas literally had a line about how PIT is a great destination for a player in their late 20s with a NTC. it might be tougher to pitch the idea to EP40 than VAN<\/p>\n What do you think, Canucks fans? Do you think the Penguins could be a fit for Elias Pettersson? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>\n PRESENTED BY THE CANUCKSARMY NEWSLETTER![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783386009_722_image.webp\"\/)
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