As the top stories in The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss Elias Pettersson's new contract and the Dallas Stars' Cup chances after getting Chris Tanev.

The Dallas Stars didn't trade any NHL players to acquire defenseman Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames on Feb. 28.

They instead moved a second-round draft pick in 2024, a 2026 fourth-round pick (to New Jersey for retaining salary) and prospect Artem Grushnikov. They'll also trade a 2026 third-round pick to the Flames if they make the Stanley Cup final.

Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks locked down a key piece of their core by signing Elias Pettersson to a contract extension on March 2. 

Where will Pettersson rank among the NHL's highest-paid players once his $11.6-million cap hit kicks in next season? Were the Canucks really in advanced talks to trade the forward?

And how likely are the Stars to make the final and win after acquiring Tanev? 

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss both topics in the first segment of Saturday's The Hockey News Pre-Game Show:

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