The Vancouver Canucks have taken an unusual approach to “toughen up” star player Elias Pettersson, sparking questions on whether their tactics are bordering on good for the superstar or bullying. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Canucks’ management signed Pettersson to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract with expectations that he…
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently suggested that Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson may be struggling mentally with the pressures of playing in a market as intense as Vancouver. Friedman hinted that Pettersson is “well aware of everything that is said about him,” and this constant awareness might be contributing to the massive swings in his…
As the Vancouver Canucks end the regular season, one of the team’s fundamental problems is Elias Pettersson. It isn’t that he’s having a bad season. In 76 games, he has put up 33 goals and added 52 assists. However, he’s hit a point slump and could be playing improved hockey. The team is working hard…
In a recent episode of the Spittin’ Chiclets Rumor Boyz show, Matt Murley ignited a substantial rumor that stirred interest among Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks fans. Murley suggested ongoing chatter about the star forward Elias Pettersson potentially leaving the Canucks for the Blackhawks. The idea being that he’d like to play with Connor Bedard….
