Elias Pettersson has entered the last year of a three-year-deal in which he carried a $7.35M cap hit which will make him a restricted free agent at the end of the season. A statement given by Pettersson himself has resurfaced, dating back to when he inked his current deal, and it clearly shows why he's decided to hold out:
The Canucks' number 40 highlighted the importance of playing meaningful games and having the opportunity to win games. The team has not yet showed the results he had hoped for. However, after his interview with Eliotte Friedman, the insider gave his thoughts and it's promising still.
