The Swede has been having quite an oustanding season with 50 points and 39 games. He's explosion has been one of the only good things in Vancouver this year. Though, the Athletic Hockey Insider Micheal Russo made a statement that isn't reassuring for his future in Vancouver. On the Athletic Podcast, he stated the following:
That's quite the statement to make about the future Restricted Free Agent. We know there's been lots of distractions lately and the management's group has made questionable decision since they've been in place. His agent, Pat Brisson, was on Donnie and Dhali yesterday and here's what he had to say:
Like a good card player he did not reveal his game, though he did reveal a major piece of information when he said: «he hates losing». My guess is that for Pettersson it may not be a matter of AAV, but more of what the team's plan is, if there's one, and if it fits what Pettersson wants for his future.