Here's what we know about Elias Petterson's contract struggles

Elias Pettersson is one of many star players expected to wait until the Auston Matthews contract extension is completed before beginning negotiations with his team. Per, Harman Dayal, as reported by The Athletic.

There is belief Matthews' new extension with the Leafs will make him the highest paid player in the NHL coming in around $13.5M AAV, driving up the price of other star players around the NHL, Pettersson included.

Pettersson is entering the final year of his three-year deal he signed before the 2021-22 season which has a $7.35M AAV. While he's an RFA upon expiration, he will still earn a massive contract extension if the Canucks plan on keeping him long term.