Surprising Development Confirms Elias Pettersson Has Decided to Leave Vancouver
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Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson has already started putting in the work for next season.
Canucks GM Jim Rutherford says that Pettersson has gone back to Sweden for the offseason.
During his end-of-year media availibility, Pettersson told reporters that he needs to get stronger in the offseason. Last summer, he wasn't able to train properly due to a knee injury he sustained in January of 2024.
"It's what I need. Strength doesn't come easy for me. I didn't get the best genetics from my parents. Obviously, I was dealing with a knee injury last off-season, so it was hard to truly train last summer." Pettersson said according to Sportsnet's Brendan Batchelor.
Pettersson has stuck around Vancouver these last couple weeks to put in some extra work on his game before heading back home to Sweden.
Jim Rutherford says Elias Pettersson (EP40) has left Vancouver, thinks he's gone back to Sweden.
Says Petey stayed in Vancouver for an extra week and was working hard everyday.
Says Petey stayed in Vancouver for an extra week and was working hard everyday.
The upcoming season will be a crucial one for Pettersson, who will be under significant pressure to bounce back after managing only 45 points in 64 games this year.
His production has steadily declined over the past three seasons, from 102 points in 2022-23 to 89 last year, and just 45 this season. As the Canucks' highest-paid player and top-line center, he'll need to deliver much more in the 2025-26 campaign.
Fans remain divided on Pettersson. While some believe he'll rebound, others think it's time for the Canucks to move on. However, the organization clearly still has faith in him and expects a major bounce-back season in terms of production.
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