# Penguins Eye Pettersson Amid Contract Hurdles | Pittsburgh Penguins News

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Published: 2026-07-09T04:34:23+00:00
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are eyeing a bold move to acquire Elias Pettersson from the Canucks, despite steep contract hurdles and a potential trade package that includes defenseman Ben Kindel. Pettersson’s six-year, $11.6M deal looms as a major obstacle, especially with his recent scoring decline, but the Penguins see him as a bridge player who can bolster their veteran core and future. With the deal far from certain, the Penguins are signaling their intent to be aggressive — even if it means navigating tricky financial waters and betting on Pettersson’s rebound potential. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2dc8ae61c79f370

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