Understandably, Elias Pettersson's comments got quite a bit of attention both in Vancouver and around the league, with NHL insider Frank Seravalli being one person who wasn't too happy about it.

For the second February in a row, Elias Pettersson is in a funk. The difference, of course, is that this year Pettersson is mired in a season-long funk. Last year, his slow February came on the back of a 14-goal,

Elias Pettersson's subpar performance has contributed to the Vancouver Canucks' struggles this season, frustrating both the player and the team. Despite his defensive strength, his scoring woes and growing trade speculation highlight the urgency for him to regain his form.

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.

It certainly wasn’t the showing at the 4 Nations Face-Off that Vancouver Canucks were hoping for out of their number one centreman. Finally, Elias Pettersson had the chance to play with his country’s best players.

As the NHL season resumes, so does the Elias Pettersson saga with the Vancouver Canucks. The organization hoped that the 26-year-old star center, who was signed to an eight-year contract extension worth $92.

The Vancouver Canucks would be selling real low if they moved Elias Pettersson at the deadline. What else could they be looking to do? TSN: Farhan Lalji talks about the Vancouver Canucks and thinking of being a playoff team.

With the 4 Nations Face-Off now complete, the trade deadline looms large and is less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?