Player Discussion Elias Pettersson, Calder Trophy winner

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Is it going to snow tonight?

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

When Elias doesn't record a point the team is 1-12-2

When he does record a point the team is 19-8-3.

If a team shuts down Pettersson it's basically a guaranteed 2 point for them much like if you shutdown McDavid in Edmonton. You could probably make a case for finishing Top 3 in MVP voting if he somehow drags this team to the playoffs.

 

[VasilyHoglander]

NO

 

[Steely Van]

Has Anyone Really Been Far Even as Decided to Use Even Go Want to do Look More Like?

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[Canucks1096]

I think Petey will be better than Matthews but not Mcdavid.

 

[valkynax]

OK let's not get ahead of ourselves here...

EP40 is great, but who the hell can say with 100% confidence that he's gonna be better than McD in 3 years...???

 

[whoshouse]

Hot take prediction..

Pettersson will average above 20% in shooting accuracy for his career.

I don't care if the stats say his shooting percentage isn't sustainable.. he's just in a different league than everyone when it comes to his skill set.

 

[Johnny Canucker]

Dahlin is 19 points back which is a lot. But let’s for arguments sake say he closes the gap a bit and finishes 10 points behind EP40 and he’s a defenseman.

EP40 - 70 points
RD - 60 points as a defensman.

Who wins the Calder?

 

[Bronxxx]

I say EP raises the cup before McD does!

 

[Josepho]

dahlin definitely gets it if that happens

 

[CanucksMJL]

Dahlin is 19 points back which is a lot. But let’s for arguments sake say he closes the gap a bit and finishes 10 points behind EP40 and he’s a defenseman.

EP40 - 70 points
RD - 60 points as a defensman.

Who wins the Calder?

Wait... What if an undrafted free-agent signs with the Ducks and scores 50 down the stretch and takes the Ducks to the playoffs? Would he win the Calder? Edit: I forgot to mention that this player is a GOALIE!!! OMG Does that stir your jimmies or what?

 

[ChilliBilly]

You could argue he also has a real shot at the Lady Byng. 6 minutes in penalties is unreal.

 

[TruKnyte]

I'd say atm Carter Hart has a better shot at the Calder than Dahlin does. If either of them wins it over Pettersson though I wouldn't even be mad because it means they must have done something unreal down the stretch.

 

[BROCK HUGHES]

I love Petty,but if and when McDavid gets out of Edmonton.. watch out.

 

[GetFocht]

yes.

 

[clunk]

I believe @Melvin posted the stats on how much McDavid carries the Oilers. Just an unbelievable amount, with virtually no help outside of Draisaitl.

McDavid is and will always be better.

 

[82Ninety42011]

Well Paul Kariya just said Elias reminds him of Gretzky and he has no ceiling. Just saying anything is possible but regardless we've got ourselves a gem !

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

Well Paul Kariya just said Elias reminds him of Gretzky and he has no ceiling. Just saying anything is possible but regardless we've got ourselves a gem !

Even if there's no ceiling on Pettersson, McDavid is still flying somewhere above the house. There's no comparison to be had between the two.

 

[82Ninety42011]

Even if there's no ceiling on Pettersson, McDavid is still flying somewhere above the house. There's no comparison to be had between the two.

Time will tell and no I don't think Elias is there yet. McDavid is great but he's not Gretzky or Mario great. He's not that far ahead of a few players in league already. Though I agree McDavid is the best right now.

 

[Zippgunn]

Sure, if he's not in a wheelchair...

 

[Pump n Dump]

Sure, if he's not in a wheelchair...

Bite your tongue!

 

[Bronxxx]

EP was the King of RocknRoll. EP will be the New King f the NHL, sorry Henry. He will win the Calder and Lady by going this year.

 

[koyvoo]

Here’s the interview from tonight with Kariya. His comments on Pettersson are right at the start. He says Pete reminds him of Gretzky and that he himself wishes he had a shot like Pettersson’s.

 

[Intangibos]

I don't like giving it a hard no like everyone else seems to. A "soft no" is fine. I doubt Pettersson will be as good as McDavid, but to just write him off now as a player who will never be on McDavid's level seems a little premature. He's already blown right through a number of expectations and ceilings and it seems foolish to say "but this time."

He has no ceiling. It is extremely unlikely he gets to a McDavid level, but it's not impossible either.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Here’s the interview from tonight with Kariya. His comments on Pettersson are right at the start. He says Pete reminds him of Gretzky and that he himself wishes he had a shot like Pettersson’s.

Great to see Paul back in BC and being around hockey again, even if it’s just as a fan.