Player Discussion Elias Pettersson Talk | Also Chiropractors, the Medical Staff, and You
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Ernie
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Really? you never changed your avatar to the Kraken logo?
That was a form of protest when Benning was brought back in 2021. It was entirely connected to the dysfunction here and had nothing to do with them.
I’ve never cheered a single goal that team has scored, never followed them.
kanucks25
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The franchise was a dumpster fire since Pettersson was drafted. I don't blame any player for wanting to wait and see if things will turn around before committing long term. Typically players don't go public with that sentiment but i imagine it's a common condition regardless.
It's just ironic that he pretty much said "let's see if you're good enough for me" and then when the organization showed they were clearly on the right track on and off the ice and gave him the bag, he was the one that ended up shitting the bed.
The franchise was a dumpster fire since Pettersson was drafted. I don't blame any player for wanting to wait and see if things will turn around before committing long term. Typically players don't go public with that sentiment but i imagine it's a common condition regardless.
It's just ironic that he pretty much said "let's see if you're good enough for me" and then when the organization showed they were clearly on the right track on and off the ice and gave him the bag, he was the one that ended up shitting the bed.
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Ernie
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Well that's splitting hairs a bit, but ok. However, I think it's entirely fair that if you're going to protest the dysfunction of this franchise, it's fair for Pettersson to question whether he wants to commit to the franchise for the rest of his career.
As for Pettersson's media interactions, you'll get no argument from me. They've been horrid. His press conference at the start of the season was a night and day difference, if you care to start changing your perspective at any point.
AzNightmare
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lol, why are some people so sensitive in this thread about criticisim and negativity.
Did people forget what a discussion board is for?
We're all speculating, so if we can't discuss, might as well just lock this thread.
Did people forget what a discussion board is for?
We're all speculating, so if we can't discuss, might as well just lock this thread.
AzNightmare
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I honestly forgot about that. But now that you brought it up... yeah that just stinks even more.
Like others have mentioned. The team's success and window to contend for the cup highly hinges on Petey's performance. Canucks might not even be a playoff team if Petey's just mediocre.
Why do Foote and Toch love Juulsen so much? He’s always been a disaster
kanucks25
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At least Russell had a ring by then, he was just signing a retirement contract.
It's Petey's fault Juulsen is bad.
Bobby9
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I’ve said it many time but he did not want to talk about his contract and then all the media, pundits, fans and management turned the heat up on it. He signed it and has never been the same.
I still don’t think he wants to be in Vancouver.
I still don’t think he wants to be in Vancouver.
Peter Griffin
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The Canucks failure to win the cup is not a result of Ernie, MS and Peter Griffin criticizing the players on a fan message board. It’s not as if people are showing up to Rogers Arena with a dummy that looks like Pettersson with a noose around his neck or something.
Personally, I think Pettersson’s biggest issue is between his ears.
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That's not accurate though. He was already spiraling downwards a few months before the contract was signed. People were hoping due to potential contract distraction being an issue, that once he signed, the weight was off his shoulder. But nope, it made no difference.
One phone caller on the post-game show asked a rhetorical question, but bears repeating.
Would you rather have Pettersson at $11.6m or Zadorov and Lindholm for a combined $12.7m?
If the 'Canes were serious about acquiring Pettersson before his big contract signing; and were offering up Necas and other assets, including maybe some picks, should Allvin have pulled the trigger?
Beginning to think it might end up being his biggest mistake.....almost 'Benningesque'.
Would you rather have Pettersson at $11.6m or Zadorov and Lindholm for a combined $12.7m?
If the 'Canes were serious about acquiring Pettersson before his big contract signing; and were offering up Necas and other assets, including maybe some picks, should Allvin have pulled the trigger?
Beginning to think it might end up being his biggest mistake.....almost 'Benningesque'.
Quinning
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I agree, I think he wanted out but felt the pressure and signed anyways. He's been pouty and prone to long unproductive stretches ever since the bubble run when they didn't bring Toffoli back.
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He has quickly turned into a complementary piece on a team rather than a guy that can drive a line.
He's been positionally solid so far. He can get in the right places offensively and does well to track back. The biggest issue is his total lack of skill and finishing.
His wrister is gone.
His ability to accurately hit the net on a one-timer is gone.
His ability to deke around players or distribute the puck under pressure is gone.
He is no longer a threat as a shooter on the powerplay.
He's been positionally solid so far. He can get in the right places offensively and does well to track back. The biggest issue is his total lack of skill and finishing.
His wrister is gone.
His ability to accurately hit the net on a one-timer is gone.
His ability to deke around players or distribute the puck under pressure is gone.
He is no longer a threat as a shooter on the powerplay.
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SillyRabbit
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I remember when he was quite literally our triggerman on the PP.
Teams were scared of his one timer.
Now he's the 4th most important player on the PP.
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