NSH would have no interest in another defenseman that needs expansion draft protection -- they'll trade Granlund + Haula for picks/prospects

Don't want to trade Pettersson for two UFAs.

Nah. This isn’t a good trade for the pens at all. And I doubt Nashville would do it unless they trade Ekholm. I think picks/prospects would suffice in a trade for those 2. But the pens don’t have those so 🤷‍♂️

it won't be Petterson they trade it will be Matheson.

You say that as though that will be possible

that will be very possible, especially if he keeps playing like he currently is.
He looks really good out there. Offensive pop in his game, and he's been really solid on the backend, plus he's been physical.
There isn't a single person watching the penguins games not going damn, he's pretty good.
If you thought he was some weak link, you were mistaken. It has not shown at this point. Given it's only so many games or what have you, but if this is the play to come, he'll be bringing back a return of decent value.

Both teams say no