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.

After making noise in the trade market Friday by dealing defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O'Connor to the Vancouver Canucks, the Pittsburgh Penguins are right back at it Saturday evening to take on the Nashville Predators.