Pettersson, who was a pending unrestricted free agent, was acquired by Vancouver on Friday in a trade with the Penguins.

The Vancouver Canucks signed recently acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson to a six-year, $33 million contract extension.

The Canucks agreed with defenseman Marcus Pettersson on a six-year contract extension worth $33 million on Wednesday, just days after Pettersson arrived from Pittsburgh in a trade.

"It's not just on the ice, it's off the ice" that made the Vancouver Canucks want Marcus Pettersson on their squad for a long time following the team's drama this season.

The Vancouver Canucks traded for Marcus Pettersson last Friday to bolster their blueline. The Canucks paid a steep price — including a first-round pick — to acquire the veteran defenseman from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

It didn’t take long for Marcus Pettersson to feel at home with the Vancouver Canucks and his comfort level is already showing on the ice. Pettersson was traded to Vancouver just a week ago, and within days,

Pettersson has had a strong start to his Canucks career. In two games, the 6'5" defenceman has three hits and three blocks while averaging 24:30 of ice time. Pettersson has also seen time on the penalty kill and has recorded three shots on net.