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Player Discussion #40 Elias Pettersson, Pt. VI
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Melvin
21/12/05
That. Is. Not. True.
Why
Do
You
Keep
Saying
It.
The slide rule has nothing whatsoever to do with CHL players. It's just not applicable to Pettersson because his contract is not eligible for a slide due to his age when he signed it.
PLEASE stop spreading this myth that it has something to do with the CHL. This is like the third or fourth time I've corrected you on this lol.
Melvin
21/12/05
Sorry. It's like one of those myths I've been fighting for years that seemingly never dies. Like "we only use a third of our brains" and every time I see it I'm just like rarwwrfshsg
This kid is the only reason I'm going to watch the Canucks at all this year.
I think he has more to give offensively and that he's going to pick up speed as the season goes along. He looks a lot more comfortable out there even when just comparing his play in the young stars and early preseason to now. I hope he scores tonight just because I think it's special when a player scores in their first real NHL game. Pettersson deserves it because he's special.
I think he has more to give offensively and that he's going to pick up speed as the season goes along. He looks a lot more comfortable out there even when just comparing his play in the young stars and early preseason to now. I hope he scores tonight just because I think it's special when a player scores in their first real NHL game. Pettersson deserves it because he's special.
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We have a 1st line Center ladies and Gentleman. He may not be there yet but he will be.
Teams look for one for years
Montreal has been looking for one for damn near 20 years
This is really really big
Teams look for one for years
Montreal has been looking for one for damn near 20 years
This is really really big
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SillyRabbit
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Pettersson/Horvat/Gaudette down the middle is exciting.
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ProstheticConscience
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Melvin
21/12/05
He signed it at age 20 based on cba rules. It's a special thing about players whose birthday is between October and December.
Nucker101
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It was mentioned on another site by a poster, but it felt like he played more than 10 minutes because of how noticeable he was. Imagine how noticeable/impactful he would have been if not for all of the penalties taken by the team.
Also love that TG has him starting at C. This guy should be our #1 C by next season. And Bo as a #2 is way more suitable.
Also love that TG has him starting at C. This guy should be our #1 C by next season. And Bo as a #2 is way more suitable.
He is. I remember being excited about Hodgson. I thought he would be our savior, but he was a false prophet.
Pettersson is the genuine article. An A+ prospect on the Vancouver Canucks. I think he's got first line potential no doubt, and could one day be among the best centers in the entire league. Thinking about him in a few years when he has real strength combined with his smarts, his skillset, and his ability to win stick battles is very exciting. This kid could very well be our franchise player.
Tv9924
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He'll be our #1 C by like December dude. I really wanna see Boeser with Pettersson. Horvat isn't bad or anything it's just that he can get tunnel vision sometimes, and there's no better playmaker in the organization than Pettersson.
clunk
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I honestly think he's first line calibre right now. It's not just potential.
He's scary good.
Melvin
21/12/05
Pettersson showed some magic in the pre season, but I kept thinking, why won't he shoot the puck? I know he has a laser, I saw the clips from Sweden. But he was like nah, I am not going to show you the shot in pre season. I'm saving it.
And he did.
And he did.
Melvin
21/12/05
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I had no idea he would be this successful right off the bat.
I didn't even think he was going to be league this year, probably called up Jan/Feb at best from Utica
He's the guy I wanted in the draft but he looks night and day different in physical contact.
He's barely falling over at all, like complete difference from the worlds.
I didn't even think he was going to be league this year, probably called up Jan/Feb at best from Utica
He's the guy I wanted in the draft but he looks night and day different in physical contact.
He's barely falling over at all, like complete difference from the worlds.
Melvin
21/12/05
Hmm. I think he still falls down an awful lot. He can make plays from his butt though.
I genuinely wouldn't be surprised if he led the league in scoring one day.
I said on draft day that he reminded me of Malkin, and his actual upside could be in that stratosphere, as opposed to the purely playstyle comparison I originally made.
I said on draft day that he reminded me of Malkin, and his actual upside could be in that stratosphere, as opposed to the purely playstyle comparison I originally made.
ProstheticConscience
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Ehhhhhhhhhhh...this league still does have McJesus in it. Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves here.
Great talent. Impressive skill but he is also kind of a badass. Tough little (won’t be able call him little for long) SOB this kid. Every time he gets knocked down he gets right back up and hounds the puck even harder. Wouldn’t be too surprised to see him get into a scrap this season because he plays hard and he doesn’t seem to back down from any physical challenge. These are the kind of guys you win with. Character guys who play with toughness and heart and who are very good at their role.
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