Alvin on Pettersson: He needs to mature and understand that there are certain expectations.. need to face the music when things don't go well

[HockeyVirus]

Here is the full quote of what I want to discuss without title character limitations:

Petey has shown up to this point that he is an extremely talented, quality player that could and should be a No. 1 centre. I believe in him. I believe that he's capable. (But) he needs to mature and understand that there are certain expectations and it does not get easier. And you need to face the music when things don't go well.

I want to discuss this quote outside of any trade speculation. What the hell is any NHL GM doing saying comments like this to the media, nevermind a player you just had commit 8 years to your organization and you decided to make a top 5 paid player? NEVERMIND a CANADIAN market GM?

What the hell could possibly be the goal here with saying this aside from adding fuel to a speculative tire fire in the room. What I want to know is, did Alvin just help create a Drury situation? I can't see that quote being popular with players even if they have problems with him. And I imagine if he is now forced to make a trade with him for poor value that will be seen even worse.

Q&A: Canucks GM Patrik Allvin expects more from top players in 2025

In 2024, the Canucks have given their fans much to be thankful for — but, they've also failed many nights to play to their standard. Iain MacIntyre sits down with GM Patrik Allvin to discuss why the team has struggled with consistency and reflect on the season thus far.

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[StreetHawk]

Allvin, JR, Tocchet were in Pitt. Want to have their top guys do the same things that Sid did, in terms of commitment to practice, nutrition, off ice conditioning, etc.

But, I do agree, it doesn't do much to air this out in public.

When it comes to trade speculation, there are just very few players you don't immediately hang up the phone on. Everyone else, you listen. Highly unlikely you pull off a trade, but still need to listen.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

 

[dirtydanglez]

he's right. pettersson hasn't delivered. alvin hasn't addressed the injuries. quinn needs to step up at cool the temperature in the room. miller and alvin feuding with pettersson and it's public.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Way to keep it going patrik

 

[cowboy82nd]

Here is the full quote of what I want to discuss without title character limitations:



I want to discuss this quote outside of any trade speculation. What the hell is any NHL GM doing saying comments like this to the media, nevermind a player you just had commit 8 years to your organization and you decided to make a top 5 paid player? NEVERMIND a CANADIAN market GM?

What the hell could possibly be the goal here with saying this aside from adding fuel to a speculative tire fire in the room. What I want to know is, did Alvin just help create a Drury situation? I can't see that quote being popular with players even if they have problems with him. And I imagine if he is now forced to make a trade with him for poor value that will be seen even worse.

Q&A: Canucks GM Patrik Allvin expects more from top players in 2025

In 2024, the Canucks have given their fans much to be thankful for — but, they've also failed many nights to play to their standard. Iain MacIntyre sits down with GM Patrik Allvin to discuss why the team has struggled with consistency and reflect on the season thus far.

www.sportsnet.ca

What does the bolded even mean? Are you saying that only U.S market GM's can be stupid?

 

[Stephen]

Petey is brat?

 

[Jee]

EP is so gone

 

[Shark Finn]

'tis the Canucks thread season!

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

nucks fans said there’s nothing to this story though !

 

[Tralfamadore]

Hughes has failed that locker room as a captain. Maybe they should name a new one?

 

[DitchMarner]

If they did something like Pettersson to the Rangers for Laf, Trochek and a decent prospect, would that make the Rangers' locker room more toxic or less? You have to think it would solve Vancouver's locker room issues.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Hmmm just Trade him now… there are too many distractions going on in Van and it needs to end

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

WTF is the GM thinking?

Even if Pettersson has an attitude problem, you just signed the guy to a giant contract. Airing this out publicly is not the way to deal with the situation.

 

[Killer Orcas]

Well in my opinion this is Allvin's final way in telling EP shape up or your out. Last chance really as you gotta think every other way has been discussed and hasn't worked. So now were ready to move you if EP can't deal with whatever is the issue. Hope it works or he's sent packing as this is not working as is.

 

[tarheelhockey]

He’s trying to motivate his player through the media. Clearly whatever has been said behind closed doors hasn’t worked. Now it’s not just Allvin on his ass to do better, it’s the whole hockey world.

Not coincidentally, Jim Rutherford is one of those old school hockey guys who had used this technique for decades.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Why criticize the GM? They’re paying him $11.6m AAV to have basically been a 70 point player since last calendar year and be a ghost in the playoffs.

Vancouver needs more out of him and the GM is rightfully calling him out. This is the NHL, there are expectations here

 

[Breakers]

Thank god the GM said this

the coping in the canucks forum from a group of fans who have blamed everything on injuries

zero blame on peterson.......... I hate that mindset

Insanely talented player who can take over games
But a perfectionist that breaks down if everything doesn’t go right

 

[Fishy McScales]

Why criticize the GM? They’re paying him $11.6m AAV to have basically been a 70 point player since last calendar year and be a ghost in the playoffs.

Vancouver needs more out of him and the GM is rightfully calling him out. This is the NHL, there are expectations here

Because the GM is potentially alienating his most expensive player while diminishing the value of the asset. Both run counter to the job description of a GM.

 

[Golden_Jet]

A wise man once told me, you officially don't have to worry about it.

No what I said was,
I said it’s not needed when there is a thread, with the same topic in the title already.

Mods we can close this thread , since there is already one on the topic.

 

[Sensatauro]

What I want to know is, why is Alvin drinking and hanging out with "NHL GM of the year nominee" Pierre Dorion?

 

[Snuggs]

Red Wings get: F Elias Pettersson

Sabers get: F Marco Kasper, LHD Albert Johansson, F Vladimir Tarasenko, Red Wings 1st round pick.

Canucks get: F Dylan Cozens and G Cam Talbot.



C'mon let's get a three-banger trade going!

 

[Il Stugotz]

 

[Snuggs]

I really hope Yzerman's involved with this situation. The Red Wings and himself could use a good invigorating splash like a Pettersson trade.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Fingers crossed that EP and Miller settle their differences on the ice in a game by dropping the gloves. The ensuing thread here would be priceless