There had been rumblings that Pettersson could also be traded, but after Miller was shown the exit door, it seems Vancouver is committed to keeping the 26-year-old around. According to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects, the Canucks have pulled Pettersson off the trade block prior to the 4-Nations Face-Off.

Every generation seems to have a player who busts the aging curve, playing into their late 40s or beyond. Howe, Chelios, Messier, Jagr. If you had to pick a current NHLer who would be the next to do this, who would it be? — James B.

Is this real life? It hasn’t set in for J.T. Miller yet. He doesn’t think it will until he’s through the 4 Nations Face-Off and probably not until the summer.

The 4 Nations Face-Off starts Wednesday, February 12, when Canada takes on Sweden. The game will feature two members of Vancouver's team as Pettersson will take on Tocchet, who is an assistant coach for Team Canada. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 pm PT and can viewed on Sportsnet.

It was shaping up as the great escape for Elias Pettersson. With his NHL point production plummeting, his once dominant multi-layered game in the doldrums and his confidence at an all-time low, joining his Swedish countrymen in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament this week was going to be the elixir for the Vancouver Canucks centre.

After the JT Miller trade and Quinn Hughes’ injury, Elias Pettersson becomes the only skater representing the Vancouver Canucks at the 4 Nations Face-off – goaltender Kevin Lankinen is also playing for Team Finland.

The 4 Nations Face-Off starts Wednesday, February 12, when Canada takes on Sweden. The game will feature two Canucks as Pettersson will take on Tocchet, who is an assistant coach for Team Canada. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 pm PT and can viewed on Sportsnet.