Posts About "Elias Pettersson"
The 2019 Calder Trophy Race
April 7th, 2019 The discussion surrounding the Calder Memorial Trophy race heading into the 2018-19 season felt very similar to 2017-18 as there was no one clear-cut favorite at the start. Unlike in 2015-16 and 2016-17, there wasn't a generational talent like Connor McDavid or Austin Matthews taking over headlines as they made their...
Canucks News & Rumors: Benning, Biega, Pettersson & Bure
March 21st, 2019 It’s a difficult part of the season for the Vancouver Canucks, one way or another. The team has all but been eliminated from the playoffs, yet they went into Dallas and Chicago took two overtime wins from the Stars (in a shootout) and the Blackhawks (when Bo Horvat scored 16 seconds into overtime). Most fans might suggest that...
Pettersson Is the Canucks' Best Rookie Ever
February 11th, 2019 When the Vancouver Canucks picked fifth in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, the team’s surprise selection was a skinny Swedish kid named Elias Pettersson. And, what an amazing selection it was. Pettersson, almost personally, has changed the fortunes and the future of the Canucks. He gave fans a reason to attend games, and game...
5 Reasons the Canucks Will Make the Playoffs
February 5th, 2019 The Vancouver Canucks are currently in the playoffs. With 52 games played, they have a record of 24-22-6 for 54 points. If their most recent road beat down of the Colorado Avalanche is any indication of how they will play going forward, they should make the playoffs easily. Here are five reasons I believe they will gain a playoff...
Canucks News: Playoffs, Leighton, Pettersson & Power Rankings
January 17th, 2019 Because there is a small break in the Vancouver Canucks’ schedule, it seems like a good time to visit some of the current news that surrounds the team. Today’s news and notes review the tight playoff race in the West, the signing of all-time AHL shutout leader Michael Leighton to a PTO with the Utica Comets, Elias...
Canucks Pettersson Hopeful & "Feeling Good"
January 16th, 2019 Vancouver Canucks fans will have to wait at least another couple of days to see Elias Pettersson back on the ice. The star rookie skated with his teammates ahead of Wednesday's contest with the Edmonton Oilers, but won't suit up for the ...
