I would have expected most GMs to answer this question by not directly answering whether or not it's actually possible he moves one of his stars. His response, without the last two sentences is how I think all GMs would have answered which has me thinking Allvin, Rutherford and Tocchet have already discussed and decided internally that Pettersson won't be a Canuck for long once an offer they like comes through.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...ayers-in-2025/
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Sportsnet: You do have an out on that contract because Pettersson’s trade protection doesn’t start until next season. But is moving your 26-year-old star actually possible?
Allvin (smiling): Well, you know Jim's history.#
We want to build a team that sets us up for long-term success. Building around the long-term deals with Miller and Petey, having Quinn and Demko locked up, Filip Hronek and Jake DeBrusk, I mean, those are big pieces. Petey has shown up to this point that he is an extremely talented, quality player that could and should be a No. 1 centre. I believe in him. I believe that he's capable. (But) he needs to mature and understand that there are certain expectations and it does not get easier. And you need to face the music when things don't go well. Is it (a trade) possible? I guess I would say anything is possible.
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