Prospect Info: Canucks select D Elias Pettersson , 3rd Round, 80th Overall, 2022

[Ernie]

Not sure what to read into the fact that a 20-year old d-man with just over 10 AHL games to his credit is your first call-up from the farm.

One the one hand, it's great that D-Petey has cemented himself as a legit NHL prospect. On the other hand when a raw rookie like that is your best AHL d-man, it doesn't speak volumes about some of the other AHL blueliners you have on your roster.

It's definitely a bit curious that they didn't bring up Woo or Brisebois ahead of him. But reports in the Abby thread say that he's been the best defenceman down there so probably a bit of both.

 

[arttk]

Really hope that doesn't happen. Marcus Pettersson is basically a 'stop-gap' and is a UFA at the end of the season.

How long can the Canucks keep sacrificing picks and prospects for short-term rentals?

They will 100% extend m.Patterson

 

[Wry n Ginger]

I think D-petey brings a lot of what this team needs right now. Truculence!!!