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.

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.

The Canucks traded Miller to the New York Rangers, ending a drama that had spanned multiple seasons. They got Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a first-round pick in return. More important than any player that came back in that deal was the impact it could have on Pettersson, who hasn’t reached his peak in a full calendar year.

According to Elite Prospects Cam Robinson, the Vancouver Canucks have officially pulled forward Elias Pettersson off of the trade market as the NHL embarks on the inaugural 4 Nations Face-off tournament.

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.

It took the Vancouver Canucks a couple of months to negotiate and finally pull off a trade with one of their feuding stars. As the heat between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller continued, both found themselves among potential trade pieces for the Canucks.

When the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters were announced in early February, a total of four Vancouver Canucks were announced as participants. Now, it’s down to two.

Playing for Sweden, and without the expectation to be “the guy” every night, Elias Pettersson has a chance to make the 4 Nations Face-Off a turning point in what has been a disappointing season.

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.