"The Vancouver Canucks selected defenceman Elias Pettersson in the third round (80th overall) at the 2022 draft. Todd Harvey and his staff might have a home run pick.
Pettersson is already averaging over 23 minutes of ice time per game, and he's being tasked with matching up against top lines. I've witnessed Pettersson winning his share of physical battles, skating pucks out of danger, and distributing accurately in the first two games. He also isn't putting up with any pushback or nonsense from opponents. Several times, he's been engaged behind the play, extending battles. The TV viewer isn't always privy to seeing what we are witnessing live at the rink. He's a bit of a throwback. I love his competition and presence." Bukala said.
