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

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.

The Vancouver Canucks find themselves grappling with internal tensions between star forwards J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson while navigating the complexities of a competitive playoff race amid endless trade speculation and rumors involving the two players.

Here is what the Vancouver Canucks could get from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a potential trade for Elias Pettersson.

The Vancouver Canucks activated forward Elias Pettersson from injured reserve before their road game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Now with general manager Patrik Allvin's hand being forced to consider making a move to change up the locker-room dynamic, Pettersson's name has been used in trade rumor discussions, which is a first in the All-Star's six-and-a-half seasons with the Canucks.

Mika Zibanejad, a rumoured Vancouver Canucks trade target, has shut down a move to the Vancouver Canucks, per a new report.

The Islanders are reportedly among numerous teams who have inquired with the Vancouver Canucks about a trade for star winger Elias Pettersson.

The Vancouver Canucks are listening to their options with feuding superstars, but Elias Pettersson may be the first to go.

As per RG.org’s Marco D’Amico, it’s time to start including the Boston Bruins in any trade speculation and rumors regarding Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller out of Vancouver.

Hockey fans are likely aware of the drama coming out of Vancouver by now. The Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers for Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller at this time. This development came after a reported rift between the two Canucks stars was made public before the new year.