Rutherford isn't sure whether his Canucks are good enough to be contenders, but he's sure they needed Pettersson from the Penguins.

In exchange for the two players, the Penguins acquired Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, Melvin Fernstrom, and a first-round pick.

Kyle Dubas was ambiguous. But hardly in denial. During his season-opening press conference in Cranberry as training camp came to a conclusion in October, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of hockey operations was asked about the future of defenseman Marcus Pettersson,