C Elias Pettersson - Timra IK, Allsvenskan (2017, 5th, VAN)

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I love Pettersson and hope the Wings take him at 9, but just don't see the whole Datsyuk thing. Then again, even if he turns out to be a poor mans Datsyuk, it'd be a major win for the Wings

Yeah i agree i don't see any comparison between Datsyuk and Pettersson, Most of the comparison was more in line with Pettersson and Zetterberg more so then with Datsyuk.

 

[VictorLustig]

I see quite a bit of Datsyuk in Pettersson's game, he brings the same things to his team. So many prospects are compared to Datsyuk and it's highly unlikely they ever reach his level of play but that's a different matter. Min thing that stands out about his game is the awareness he has with and without the puck. Seems like he just has way more time than everyone else when he has the puck and he just covers the ice so well when he doesn't have it.

Yeah i agree i don't see any comparison between Datsyuk and Pettersson, Most of the comparison was more in line with Pettersson and Zetterberg more so then with Datsyuk.

I don't think Zetterberg is a very good comparison at all. Pettersson doesn't look anything like him on the ice.

 

[Volica]

The Canucks can almost redeem themselves by picking him at 5.

Is Weisbrod still on the management team?
Expect something ****ed.

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

Yeah i agree i don't see any comparison between Datsyuk and Pettersson, Most of the comparison was more in line with Pettersson and Zetterberg more so then with Datsyuk.

No, where did you read those? Is it just b/c hes from Sweden and plays in Timrå?

From when I've seen him, he does remind me of a younger Datsyuk and RNH when he broke through

 

[Huffer]

Is the thought that he will likely stay as a centre?

 

[MrStench]

Is the thought that he will likely stay as a centre?

Whoever picks him will almost certainly try to develop him as a centre. His game right now, in my opinion, is better suited at wing, but as tweeners his age go, he might have a better chance than most at sticking at centre because he's already strong on faceoffs. He averaged over 51 % on five attempts a game against grown men this season.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Turris is one inch shorter and weights at 190 pounds.

No he does not have the same frame.

Seeing Turris in street clothes recently, there is no way the kid is over 175. He is exceptionally skinny.

 

[King In The North]

Is Weisbrod still on the management team?
Expect something ****ed.

Hopefully they don't do another 2014. Weisbrod was still there when Calgary took Monahan, which was the expected pick.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Seeing Turris in street clothes recently, there is no way the kid is over 175. He is exceptionally skinny.

I would say all thinner hockey players over list their weights.

Whether it's 190lbs listed or 156lbs.

 

[Luddowich]

Excited to watch him play next season and see how he manages to make the next step. Think the team that drafts him wants him on a strict diet ASAP and hopefully he manages to add a lot of weight and strength during the summer.
Could see him scoring 30-40 pts next season if he has a great summer. The skills are there, its just how he'll translate playing against even more physical players.

 

[Love]

What was his combine weight?

 

[mazmin]

I'd take him 3rd overall after the usual suspects.

I too am curious about his combine weight. I hope he's at least over 170lbs by now.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

6'1.75" 165lbs

 

[TruGr1t]

The Canucks are flying this kid, and Glass, out to Vancouver for additional interviews next week. Hadn't really heard his name come up in connection with the team before the combine.

 

[ChadS]

The Canucks are flying this kid, and Glass, out to Vancouver for additional interviews next week. Hadn't really heard his name come up in connection with the team before the combine.

I got a feeling they might be interested when they traded for his teammate Dahlén.

 

[PG Canuck]

The Canucks are flying this kid, and Glass, out to Vancouver for additional interviews next week. Hadn't really heard his name come up in connection with the team before the combine.

Having Dahlen helps. Forming that duo would be nice.

 

[LeafChief]

The Canucks are flying this kid, and Glass, out to Vancouver for additional interviews next week. Hadn't really heard his name come up in connection with the team before the combine.

Both good picks.

 

[Love]

The Canucks are flying this kid, and Glass, out to Vancouver for additional interviews next week. Hadn't really heard his name come up in connection with the team before the combine.

Do you have a link for this? Pretty excited if true.

 

[Zombotron]

do you have a link for this? Pretty excited if true.

 

[Roy Baby*]

He'll be the best player from this draft... only prospect that has wowed me

 

[PuckPoise]

The Canucks are flying this kid, and Glass, out to Vancouver for additional interviews next week. Hadn't really heard his name come up in connection with the team before the combine.

Taking two linemates with good chemistry from Sweden never works out.

 

[NuxFan09]

Yeah, it's a good sign that the Canucks are flying those two put for more interviews. At least it indicates they're on the right track with this draft.

I hope they ultimately pick Glass though. Any knowledgeable prospect people want to comment on Glass vs Pettersson at pick 5?

 

[Love]

Awesome thanks. Hope we take Pettersson.

 

[Canucks LB]

Would love the canucks to pick petterrson

 

[rt]

Would love the canucks to pick petterrson

As a Coyotes fan, I also really want the Canucks to take Pettersson.