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

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

The Vancouver Canucks acquired Marcus Pettersson in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins hours after sending J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers.