NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines" that Pettersson has informed Canucks management that he "would like to stay" with the team, offering the franchise some clarity on his vantage point.

The Vancouver Canucks are the center of attention in the NHL, and not because they’re on some incredible hot streak. Instead, everyone is keeping an eye on the Canucks as a feud between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson has reached a boiling point.

The superstar 26-year-old forward will make his return from injured reserve to the Vancouver Canucks per general manager Patrik Allvin. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that F Elias Pettersson has been activated from IR.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin addressed the ongoing struggles of Elias Pettersson during a press conference on Monday, striking a balance between critique and support for the star forward.

The Canucks have activated star forward Elias Pettersson from injured reserve as he continues to be involved in trade rumors.

Elias Pettersson’s much-anticipated return to the Vancouver Canucks lineup ended in disappointment as the team fell 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. Pettersson made his comeback after being sidelined since suffering an undisclosed injury on Dec. 23. He left that game against the San Jose Sharks after scoring two goals.

Elias Pettersson’s season has been under heavy scrutiny this year – and that continued during Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin’s media availability on Monday.