Player Discussion Elias Pettersson Talk | Also Chiropractors, the Medical Staff, and You

[Bobby9]

Its only 3 games, but I think you definitely want to see Petey play better than he has so far for his new contract, especially if he hinted that tendonitis was a factor in his play being affected last season/playoffs. I'm not worried yet but definitely hoping Petey starts to show up because we will win significantly more games if he does.

I think to most people (including me) the points are awesome but it’s the urgency and tenacity and the desire to use the talents he has but for some reason refuses to do so that is making us sick of his play.

Like dude just do what you’re capable and being paid to do. I don’t want you to be Tom Wilson but use your skill set to the level you can every shift.

 

[DFAC]

Its only 3 games, but I think you definitely want to see Petey play better than he has so far for his new contract, especially if he hinted that tendonitis was a factor in his play being affected last season/playoffs. I'm not worried yet but definitely hoping Petey starts to show up because we will win significantly more games if he does.

It's not like he's going through a cold streak or is snake bitten where he's just unlucky. His play has been bad since the All Star break for the last ~40 games which is even more concerning

He looks timid and disinterested out there, constantly shying away from contact. You have to wonder if there's still a nagging injury or if the issue is all between the ears (or both).

This team isn't going anywhere without Pettersson snapping out of his funk

 

[Bobby9]

Hypothetically what’s a contract buy out look for him?

 

[Kryten]

Hypothetically what’s a contract buy out look for him?

Hypothetically…with some rounding numbers

9.2, 2.7, 4.2, 6.4, 10, 10, 10, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 cap hit

 

[Bobby9]

Hypothetically…with some rounding numbers

9.2, 2.7, 4.2, 6.4, 10, 10, 10, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 cap hit

Management would have to run the team very lean year 4/5/6/7 with those numbers.

 

[Kryten]

Management would have to run the team very lean year 4/5/6/7 with those numbers.

Then its smooth sailing for years 8-14

 

[mriswith]

For all the whining from the critics about "can't complain about EP around here cuz fanbois" it's clear that all of the exaggerations, ridiculously bombastic comments and borderline trolling are coming solely from the critics, not the "fanboys".

The last time when Pettersson slumped for the first half of the season and turned it around. Does anyone recall what exactly triggered it or he just gradually became better? I think season with 68 pts.

Gradually became better. He was one of the few who didn't get an immediate Bruce bump, it was more around Jan/Feb that his play started to tick up and it carried into the next season.

 

[rypper]

It's far more likely a player of Pettersson's caliber and career so far, bounces back then falls off completely.

 

[LemonSauceD]

For all the whining from the critics about "can't complain about EP around here cuz fanbois" it's clear that all of the exaggerations, ridiculously bombastic comments and borderline trolling are coming solely from the critics, not the "fanboys".

Gradually became better. He was one of the few who didn't get an immediate Bruce bump, it was more around Jan/Feb that his play started to tick up and it carried into the next season.

Yeah he maintained a 100+ point pace between december 2021 and February 2024. By far his most consistent and impressive stretch.