First he wasn’t skating. Now he’s not shooting. The hope that Elias Pettersson, liberated from season-long drama by the trade of J.T. Miller on Jan. 31, might be re-energized and re-launch his difficult season has dissipated in February.

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) is viewed as day-to-day leading up to Saturday's contests against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Saturday's game,

The wait for a JT Miller trade is finally over. The Vancouver Canucks have dealt the veteran forward to the New York Rangers in exchange for Filip Chytil and a conditional first-round pick. Defenseman Erik Brannstrom and prospect Jack Dorrington also went to New York while defenseman Victor Mancini went to Vancouver.

Filip Chytil was trending in the wrong direction as a third-line centre with the New York Rangers. He wasn’t going to bump Vincent Trocheck or Mika Zibanejad from the top two pivots slots. At age 25, he was suddenly at the contribution crossroads.

Running from February 12 to 20, three members of the Vancouver Canucks will be taking part in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Fans will get to watch Elias Pettersson and Kevin Lankinen play against some of the best players in the NHL. Canucks head coach Rick ...