The Pittsburgh Penguins sent defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the New York Rangers’ 2025 first-round pick (protected), forward Danton Heinen, defenseman Vincent Desharnais and prospect pick Melvin Fernström, the teams announced Friday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins decided they were not going to re-sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson and traded him with Drew O’Connor to the Vancouver Canucks for a couple of NHL players, a prospect, and the New York Rangers 2025 or 2026 first-round pick.

"It's not just on the ice, it's off the ice" that made the Vancouver Canucks want Marcus Pettersson on their squad for a long time following the team's drama this season.