RW/C Elias Pettersson - Växjö Lakers HC, SHL (2017, 5th, VAN) Part 3

[VictorLustig]

Wasn't his only argument that staying one year as the "star of SHL" would prepare him for being the star of Vancouver and the North American media? As if he hasn't been the player with the most media coverage this season already.

I'm sure they could come up with many reasons for him to stay. He also adds that he would not be surprised to see Pettersson return. They will meet him in Denmark to discuss his future.

Pettersson will sign an NHL contract and will play with the Canucks if he makes the team. If he doesn't make the team however, then it could get interesting. Pettersson has as far as I know never made it 100% clear that he's leaving.

 

[Aahlstroem]

I'm sure they could come up with many reasons for him to stay. He also adds that he would not be surprised to see Pettersson return. They will meet him in Denmark to discuss his future.

Pettersson will sign an NHL contract and will play with the Canucks if he makes the team. If he doesn't make the team however, then it could get interesting. Pettersson has as far as I know never made it 100% clear that he's leaving.

What Evertsson adds is pretty much that if Pettersson doesn't get top-6 minutes he should come back to the SHL to be the star of the league. It's more wishfull thinking than anything else, or Evertsson getting full of himself. I don't see any reason for Pettersson to stay.

 

[lawrence]

I'm sure they could come up with many reasons for him to stay. He also adds that he would not be surprised to see Pettersson return. They will meet him in Denmark to discuss his future.

Pettersson will sign an NHL contract and will play with the Canucks if he makes the team. If he doesn't make the team however, then it could get interesting. Pettersson has as far as I know never made it 100% clear that he's leaving.

I remember reading somewhere back from December that Vaxjo gm asked the Canucks if he can stay for another year.

Not surprised if they want the magician back. He will help whatever team win a championship.

 

[member 157595]

I was saying (if he doesn't make the NHL team) it's about what's best long-term for his physical growth more than what records he's set.

I definitely agree with that.

 

[My3Sons]

Bounced around at the WHC or not, isn’t it almost a certainty VAN offers him an NHL roster spot? Why go back to SWE just because he might have to open on the third line? Why force feed him a top six role when he should be given a chance to acclimate to the NHL game?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

So a Nylander level player ? 2nd line player ? Got it

Ricky Rakell a 2nd lner? Embarssing take Larry.

 

[lawrence]

 

[Elias Pettersson]

Pretty cool inside scoop on Pettersson after the draft in the province today

"
And, they talk about a player who does things like this:
“I’ll never forget it, we drafted him on the Friday and on the Saturday he came back down to our table,” Canucks president Trevor Linden said. “That is rare in itself. He then asked us about every single player we drafted, wanting to know all about them.
“Then Sunday he flies out to Vancouver. I was in the office early Monday morning. He shows up there in his gym clothes already and says ‘Hey, I need to work out.’ He’s a driven and committed kid and that is going to serve him well.”

 

[Abraham de Lacy]

According to Swedish outlets he has now signed for Canucs!

 

[WHISTLERNATE]

Canucks Sign Pettersson

Signed with the Canucks today!!

 

[lawrence]

He is around 177 for the nay sayers

 

[Love]

He is around 177 for the nay sayers

Wow that’s awesome. Looks like weight won’t be an issue at all.

 

[VictorLustig]

He is around 177 for the nay sayers

Nope. 77 kilos is what he said in that interview. 169 pounds.

 

[Superlative Soup]

Nope. 77 kilos is what he said in that interview. 169 pounds.

That makes more sense. Good catch.

 

[Goon42]

so he gained like 5lbs this season lmao?

 

[VictorLustig]

so he gained like 5lbs this season lmao?

Players typically lose weight during the season.

Strength is what's important, that's what he needs to improve. Weight is secondary.

 

[ScottishCanuck]

so he gained like 5lbs this season lmao?

You're laughing your ass off at a gain of 5 pounds?

Easily amused?

 

[Smif]

I swear this is like reading the Marner thread after his D+1 year. Too good to be returned to his former league but undersized, so will his game translate was all anyone talked about.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Players typically lose weight during the season.

Strength is what's important, that's what he needs to improve. Weight is secondary.

But strength and weight become extremely inclusive at a point. He's probably close to as strong as he can be at his current weight. At that point, it's about putting on more mass.

 

[42]

Yes, let's spend the next few pages discussing his weight because that is the most interesting and important part about him and the single best predictor of success in the NHL

 

[lawrence]

Nope. 77 kilos is what he said in that interview. 169 pounds.

He verbally said 177. somebody posted his entire interview on our forum. Plus they use Lbs, and always have. its one thing to have a typo, but verbally said 177.

Yes, let's spend the next few pages discussing his weight b

its the only thing people can use against him right now.

but honestly he doesn't look 177 lol.

he will start upper body work outs in 3.5 weeks also.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Wow that’s awesome. Looks like weight won’t be an issue at all.

Looks like he will fall over in a stiff wind

 

[Goon42]

You're laughing your ass off at a gain of 5 pounds?

Easily amused?

ya lol 5 pounds i lmao

 

[VictorLustig]

He verbally said 177. somebody posted his entire interview on our forum. Plus they use Lbs, and always have. its one thing to have a typo, but verbally said 177.

No, he clearly said 77. That would be in kilos.

Pettersson: Want to play in NHL as soon as possible

 

[ZEBROA]

No, he clearly said 77. That would be in kilos.

Pettersson: Want to play in NHL as soon as possible

Yeah most swedes dont use pounds so it would make most sense with kilos.