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

[thelittlecoon]

their chemistry is honestly a bit overrated. Dahlen and Pettersson contrary to belief didnt play much with eachother in timra.

This article begs to differ: Nation Network 2017 Prospect Profiles: #5 – Elias Pettersson. They played together for most of the season.

 

[WHISTLERNATE]

Where does Pettersson rank in this year's draft? Top 3?

I think that Carolina would consider him at 2, but go with Svechnikov. I don't see any way that MTL would not take him at 3.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

On the question of position, Benning said in an interview not long ago that he expects EP to start on the wing, but he'll be tried at centre at some point next year.

What Benning expects, and what actually happens, are often 2 very different things. However, given the value of centres (vs wingers), team need, and the fact that unlike his SHL team- the Canucks have no chance of winning a league championship next year, it's obvious that he'll be given a chance to play centre. Will it work out ??? Nobody knows for sure, but he was a centre for most of his life before he advanced to pro hockey.

 

[lawrence]

Just going off that Sundin clip, but I always thought Pettersson was a C? Am I mistaken?

Lol. We’ve been talking about this since November. He’s been playing wing most of the season. Currently a winger, pettersson said he can play either, been a centreman his whole life will probably start the Canucks as a winger.

 

[lawrence]

On the question of position, Benning said in an interview not long ago that he expects EP to start on the wing, but he'll be tried at centre at some point next year.

What Benning expects, and what actually happens, are often 2 very different things. However, given the value of centres (vs wingers), team need, and the fact that unlike his SHL team- the Canucks have no chance of winning a league championship next year, it's obvious that he'll be given a chance to play centre. Will it work out ??? Nobody knows for sure, but he was a centre for most of his life before he advanced to pro hockey.

He was a centremen at the pro level last season. Dhalen was his wing man.

 

[Knight53]

Nice Debut. 2 goals and an assist. Hit a crossbar, close to a hattrick.

 

[Canucks LB]

Another goal lol

Dahlen makes a nice play, EP finishes it

 

[NuxFan09]

The Swedes on the top line (Dahlen-Pettersson-Lind) needed the 1st period to adjust but they were magic in the latter 2 periods. Just a prospects tournament, but it's still nice to see a player of Pettersson's calibre be just that in a game like this and stand out.

 

[DDRhockey]

Jas on suicide watch

 

[Tomas W]

Dont backwardskate when Pettersson winds up his wrister...you will leave your goalie out dry.

 

[supermann_98]

Nice Debut. 2 goals and an assist. Hit a crossbar, close to a hattrick.

I love any goal that lifts the water bottle that high. He reminds me a bit of Sakic who was one of my favourites

 

[Nucker101]

Shot reminds me of Markus Naslund’s.


the thought of Quinn Hughes setting up Boeser and Pettersson for shots on the power play...

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Pretty cool award to win considering who he was up against

That is some stiff competition and very elite

 

[lawrence]

I heard Pettersson likes playing fortnite.

 

[CraigsList]

Watch out for the Canucks in a few years.

 

[Knight53]

oh my f***ing god

 

[Knight53]

this guy was supposed to come in as an elite playmaker

he may have 40 goal potential

this play was crazy as well

 

[vcanuck]

I mean, he's no Svechnikov or Zadina but that was a nice shot

 

[King In The North]

Safe to say EP looks comfortable at C?

 

[Siludin]

oh my ****ing god

Henrik would have passed

 

[LemonSauceD]

I mean, he's no Svechnikov or Zadina but that was a nice shot

Zadina, lol

 

[wonton15]

Pettersson on one side and Boeser on the other on the powerplay. Watch out...

 

[vcanuck]

Jack Hughes would be overkill

 

[wings5]

Has he shown a willingness to go into traffic?

 

[Grantham]

Has he shown a willingness to go into traffic?

Yes, absolutely. His frame doesn’t allow him to win those battles every time, but the willingness is definitely there. He is absolutely in the danger areas often.

I was impressed with him at C in these two games, although the comptetion level is very low, and the hockey is a bit of a mish mash. Still, he was very conscious of his defensive responsibilities, and broke up an odd man rush brilliantly in todays game. He didn’t get outmuscled often like he did last year, and very rarely fell on the ice.

The adjustment to the smaller ice is a big deal, but I thought he did really well. Dahlen was very impressive also, and might have been just as good as Elias in these two games. Very good chemistry between the two!