Confirmed with Link: Canucks Sign F Elias Pettersson to 3 Year ELC

[BlueGreen]

He’s not that skinny. It’s just that the large brain he has makes his head look bigger.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

Excited to see what he can do on the fourth line with limited power play time playing the “right way”. I wonder if we could sign Prust to mentor him.

Or get Kassian back to show him how to party

 

[Lindgren]

It's been said before (many times), but I'll repeat it anyway: Daigneault had a long, successful NHL career. Maybe he didn't have the peak that you'd hope for from a 10th overall pick, but he wasn't a bust (and I'm not claiming anyone is saying anything different -- just pointing it out).

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Geez they couldn't have had him hide his arm under the table or something?

 

[Peter10]

Excited to see what he can do on the fourth line with limited power play time playing the “right way”. I wonder if we could sign Prust to mentor him.

 

[ziploc]

He’s not that skinny. It’s just that the large brain he has makes his head look bigger.

Are we getting back into that weird "Pinky and the Brain" territory here?

"'Maybe I can go after, or check Naslund and those Pinky and the Brain twins,' Boogaard said, referring to Swedish twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin, part of Vancouver's top scoring line." (Nov, 2007)

Is Dahlen Pinky? Possibly Virtanen?

(RIP Derek Boogaard)

 

[Foundational Player]

Or get Kassian back to show him how to party

Really, how old are you?

Just a stupid comment but not surprising.

Any comment that's even remotely negative towards Linden/Benning you instantly attack and counter with a Gillis shot or point out that no management group in the NHL is perfect.

Its not a stretch to suggest that Pettersson may spend time on the 3rd or 4th line until Green has faith in him at both ends of the ice.

The team has preached playing the 'right way' for years now. They **** the bed when they brought Virtanen and McCann up far to early and aren't about to repeat the same mistake..................................or at least one would hope.

Until players grasp this 'mindset' they won't be gifted ice time, top 5 picks included.

Meat and Potatoes.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

I'm actually pretty stoked to watch the pre season this year..especially the Dahlen/Pettersson combo

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

No matter if it was inevitable; this is a glorious day for this franchise, no doubt about it.

Good things don't happen to this franchise very often, but we hit the f***ing motherload with this kid. To dominate a men's league like he's done without a large frame is truly something special. Hopefully, he and Brock are the talents we've been waiting for to carry us into the Sedinless-era.

 

[ChilliBilly]

I'm actually pretty stoked to watch the pre season this year..especially the Dahlen/Pettersson combo

Pretty much guaranteed they will be played no matter what, it will put bodies in the seats ...

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Definitely a franchise level building block. Already winning on multiple levels and bringing that over with youth that will help him reach the next level. Congrats Elias, we cannot wait to see what you bring to the next level!

 

[DL44]

Bigger revelation from his presser?

A- pronounced Peeterson
B- 177 lbs

 

[Catamarca Livin]

Really, how old are you?

Just a stupid comment but not surprising.

Any comment that's even remotely negative towards Linden/Benning you instantly attack and counter with a Gillis shot or point out that no management group in the NHL is perfect.

Its not a stretch to suggest that Pettersson may spend time on the 3rd or 4th line until Green has faith in him at both ends of the ice.

The team has preached playing the 'right way' for years now. They **** the bed when they brought Virtanen and McCann up far to early and aren't about to repeat the same mistake..................................or at least one would hope.

Until players grasp this 'mindset' they won't be gifted ice time, top 5 picks included.

Meat and Potatoes.

Sensitive for a poster who has Benning the incompetent written below his user name. His reply was in poor taste but not sure you are the one to judge.

 

[Pavel96]

Excited to see what he can do on the fourth line with limited power play time playing the “right way”. I wonder if we could sign Prust to mentor him.

Nah, he's a Benning pick that looks promising. Boeser got Benning an extension so if they can make Petterson look as good as possible everyone will be thrilled we have two good prospects, people will start planning the parade route, and Linden will get his extension.

 

[Superlative Soup]

Bigger revelation from his presser?

A- pronounced Peeterson
B- 177 lbs

A for me.

PETterson is a strong hockey name. PEEterson is not. Stock down IMO

 

[DL44]

I just heard the clip on 1040 when he states his weight and to me it sounds like he simply states 77.

Donnie and Moj assumed he said 177... but I'm not so sure.
They are metric over there and im sure I didn't hear a "hundred" or "one" in front of the "77".

77kg=169lb

I think he's at 77 kg.. not 177 lb.

Anyone else hear that?

 

[ChilliBilly]

I just heard the clip on 1040 when he states his weight and to me it sounds like he simply states 77.

Donnie and Moj assumed he said 177... but I'm not so sure.
They are metric over there and im sure I didn't hear a "hundred" or "one" in front of the "77".

77kg=169lb

I think he's at 77 kg.. not 177 lb.

Anyone else hear that?

Well caught. Makes more sense too.

 

[CanaFan]

I just heard the clip on 1040 when he states his weight and to me it sounds like he simply states 77.

Donnie and Moj assumed he said 177... but I'm not so sure.
They are metric over there and im sure I didn't hear a "hundred" or "one" in front of the "77".

77kg=169lb

I think he's at 77 kg.. not 177 lb.

Anyone else hear that?

Makes sense, as wouldn’t someone from Sweden naturally default to metric? Canada’s an odd duck for being a metric nation that defaults to lbs and feet for our measurements.

 

[VanJack]

Sounds from Benning's interview that Pettersson is going to be given every opportunity to slide into Henrik Sedin's vacated spot in the middle...so remains to be seen if the Canucks are going to be active in free agency to sign somebody else as insurance. The NHL is a tough league and Pettersson will get schooled as a rookie....just hoping the Canucks have someone who can stand up for him when he takes an inevitable beating.

 

[Raistlin]

I hope EP turns out to be the class of the 2017 class, with the exception of Hischier, i do not believe there is a prospect with higher upside. I hope for all our sake that he develops into the perfect Henrik successor.

 

[Foundational Player]

Sensitive for a poster who has Benning the incompetent written below his user name. His reply was in poor taste but not sure you are the one to judge.

Fair enough, but I don't pounce every other poster who make comments/remarks that are contrary to my opinion.

Yes I find Benning to be a poor GM and would welcome a replacement but I applaud the Pettersson pick and hope this kid can change the fortunes of this floundering franchise.

Regardless of whether one supports are criticizes management we all want to see the Canuck's prospects flourish and become game changers which may one day lead us to the promised land.

Just didn't like the comment about Kassian showing Pettersson how to 'party' considering the guy was close to p*ssing away his life and career and found the remarks to be in bad taste.

Lets just hope management and coaching staff don't rush this kid and let him dictate when he debuts in the NHL.

Big day for the franchise and one we can all agree is a positive one.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

Really, how old are you?

Just a stupid comment but not surprising.

Any comment that's even remotely negative towards Linden/Benning you instantly attack and counter with a Gillis shot or point out that no management group in the NHL is perfect.

Its not a stretch to suggest that Pettersson may spend time on the 3rd or 4th line until Green has faith in him at both ends of the ice.

The team has preached playing the 'right way' for years now. They **** the bed when they brought Virtanen and McCann up far to early and aren't about to repeat the same mistake..................................or at least one would hope.

Until players grasp this 'mindset' they won't be gifted ice time, top 5 picks included.

Meat and Potatoes.

You seem like a very angry little guy . Why lash out at Hargraves like that?

 

[tiny103]

A for me.

PETterson is a strong hockey name. PEEterson is not. Stock down IMO

its not even "son" at the end - sounded more like "shawn" at the end.

happy to hear that he can play Left wing. might be interesting if his shot is that good - one timers on the off wing might turn our powerplay into a deadly combo coming from both wings

 

[Jay Cee]

He really is really really skinny isn't he?

 

[Knight53]

A true Franchise level Talent. Pettersson and Dahlen will be fun to watch, two special players.

September can't come fast enough.