The Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers for star centre Elias Pettersson again according to a new report.

If Vancouver Canuck Brock Boeser does get dealt before Friday’s NHL trade deadline, watch carefully what happens with Mikko Rantanen. The Carolina Hurricanes traded for Rantanen in late January, fully intending to sign him.

The Carolina Hurricanes now have a definitive no from Mikko Rantanen when it comes to the forward signing an extension before Friday’s NHL trade deadline.

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) and defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skate before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ja

Even after an ugly road swing, there's good news for the Vancouver Canucks — for now, the team is still in the playoff picture.

It seems Carolina’s only focus right now is keeping Rantanen, whether as an extended player or worst case as a rental.

If you posited the notion Mikko Rantanen could be swapped twice in-season, somebody would worry you’d stopped wearing your helmet at beer league. But with his name entering trade discussions again, Ryan Dixon looks at some possible proposals for the Finnish superstar.

The NHL returns from its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday as the Toronto Maple Leafs play host to the Carolina Hurricanes.