RW/C Elias Pettersson - Växjö Lakers HC, SHL (2017, 5th, VAN) Part 3

[BAM]

I understand the difference in the teams they played for, Vaxjo is and was better than MODO for sure. The thing I think about that though is maybe Nylander and Pettersson WERE the offense for their teams, Vaxjo would not have been nearly as good as they were without Pettersson.

Not denying that EP wasn't the best offensive talent on the team (he was) but having 4 other forwards and a defensemen score more than the leading scorer of Nylander's SHL team speaks volumes regarding the depth of EP's team.

I think EP has more potential than Nylander especially since he'll be given the chance to develop as a center which Nylander can't do here anymore. If EP hits on his potential, I think he's the next coming of Backstrom, I see Nylander developing more into a Kessel type player here. Same tools, Nylander is much better defensively however.

 

[VictorLustig]

I really don't understand the Bäckström comparisons that are being thrown around here. I see them as very different types of players.

 

[DollarAndADream]

I really don't understand the Bäckström comparisons that are being thrown around here. I see them as very different types of players.

I think Pettersson has the potential to be a whole other monster than Backstrom. The things he does on the ice, what I'm watching from him now at his young age is amazing.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Not denying that EP wasn't the best offensive talent on the team (he was) but having 4 other forwards and a defensemen score more than the leading scorer of Nylander's SHL team speaks volumes regarding the depth of EP's team.

I think EP has more potential than Nylander especially since he'll be given the chance to develop as a center which Nylander can't do here anymore. If EP hits on his potential, I think he's the next coming of Backstrom, I see Nylander developing more into a Kessel type player here. Same tools, Nylander is much better defensively however.

Nylander as good as Kessel?
I just don’t see him hitting anywhere near that even getting to ride shotgun with a great player like Matthews. Kessel’s offence is just way better. One of the best offensive wingers in the game.
On a totally different level offensively and really steps up in the playoffs. I also think Kessels defensive play is underrated since he got traded to the Pens. He used to float a lot in Toronto but he’s a pretty smart player defensively.

 

[Canucks LB]

 

[Oliewud]

Not denying that EP wasn't the best offensive talent on the team (he was) but having 4 other forwards and a defensemen score more than the leading scorer of Nylander's SHL team speaks volumes regarding the depth of EP's team.

I think EP has more potential than Nylander especially since he'll be given the chance to develop as a center which Nylander can't do here anymore. If EP hits on his potential, I think he's the next coming of Backstrom, I see Nylander developing more into a Kessel type player here. Same tools, Nylander is much better defensively however.

I think pettersson is much more dynamic than nylander.

 

[CP4]

Not denying that EP wasn't the best offensive talent on the team (he was) but having 4 other forwards and a defensemen score more than the leading scorer of Nylander's SHL team speaks volumes regarding the depth of EP's team.

I think EP has more potential than Nylander especially since he'll be given the chance to develop as a center which Nylander can't do here anymore. If EP hits on his potential, I think he's the next coming of Backstrom, I see Nylander developing more into a Kessel type player here. Same tools, Nylander is much better defensively however.

Fair enough, I agree Nylander played on a worse team no questions, but are you saying Nylander is better defensively than Kessel or Pettersson?

 

[Szechwan]

Oh good this has been turned into another Leafs thread.

 

[CP4]

Oh good this has been turned into another Leafs thread.

Some fans have actually had a real discussion about the player, and some other ones feel like comparing their players ALL the time.

 

[Josepho]

nvm i misread

 

[GetFocht]

Pettersson has superb defence, if you want to talk about comparisons, he's a bigger Datsyuk. That's the closest comparable I can think of.

 

[Oliewud]

Pettersson has superb defence, if you want to talk about comparisons, he's a bigger Datsyuk. That's the closest comparable I can think of.

His backcheck and takeaway ability is very similar to datsyuk.

 

[alicia]

LOL at Nylander being on the same tier as Pettersson

 

[nowhereman]

That's cool, Leafs have a guy in Nylander who was doing similar things in the SHL before he came over as well, let's see how he does in a full season before annointing him a future top 5 C.

To be fair, I like his game and if he can remain at center that would be huge for the Canucks going forward. I think he's a ppg talent, just gotta hope that he can stick at center.

EP is on a whole other level, compared to Nylander.

 

[Canucks LB]

Speech after the game

 

[Canucks LB]

Nylander 0.98 ppg in shl while EP 1.35 ppg in shl.

Not close.

Not only that, Nylander is not in the same universe as elias is defensively. Elias without the puck screams datsyuk, it's scary his ceiling.

Every-time he touched the puck he did something, I have not seen a player with this type of playstyle in ages.

 

[TAYGB52]

You got a good one here, there's no denying that. Lets just pump the brakes and let the kid get through his rookie year before anointing him the next great superstar. Someone already said he is or could be, I don't recall, better then Matthews. I see Kuznetsov when I watch him play. That would be huge for you guys after getting F'ed in the draft repeatedly.

 

[ottawa]

Picked him up in my fantasy pool...expecting him to win the Calder this year, he's so awesome!

 

[Grub]

Glad we didn’t win the draft lottery and skipped on Hischier and Patrick.

I think that when we look back at this draft the two best players will end up being Heiskainen and Petterson.

 

[L13]

I really don't understand the Bäckström comparisons that are being thrown around here. I see them as very different types of players.

They’re both Swedish and posters on this board can’t conceptualise hockey ability without making misleading player comparisons.

 

[BAM]

Nylander as good as Kessel?
I just don’t see him hitting anywhere near that even getting to ride shotgun with a great player like Matthews. Kessel’s offence is just way better. One of the best offensive wingers in the game.
On a totally different level offensively and really steps up in the playoffs. I also think Kessels defensive play is underrated since he got traded to the Pens. He used to float a lot in Toronto but he’s a pretty smart player defensively.

He's had similar offensive production to Kessel at comparable ages, having seen both play for the Leafs a lot, they're very similar in their skating,speed,shot,passing,zone entry. I think Nylander's got that potential for sure, he's only 22 and in his 3rd season. Must suck for Boeser that he'll start to plateau after this season by that logic and not get better

 

[BAM]

EP is on a whole other level, compared to Nylander.

Cool, hope he scores at least 61 points then lol.

 

[Motte and Bailey]

Cool, hope he scores at least 61 points then lol.

If Pettersson only scores 61 points it would be a huge disappointment

 

[Bank Shot]

I think Pettersson has the potential to be a whole other monster than Backstrom. The things he does on the ice, what I'm watching from him now at his young age is amazing.

He certainly shoots the puck more/better.

Remains to be seen what the rest of his game will hold.

 

[thelittlecoon]

Cool, hope he scores at least 61 points then lol.

LOL