The Vancouver Canucks might be the only team in the NHL whose top center and top prospect defenseman share the exact same name — Elias Pettersson. One is already a superstar, the other could soon be the backbone of the blue line.
And yeah, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, it’s quite clear based on the prospect games against the Seattle Kraken this weekend that the dude is a legit NHL’er.
In this episode, we dive into why Elias Pettersson (the defenseman) is the Canucks’ best prospect, what makes his game stand out compared to others in the system, and why it’s more than just a funny coincidence that Vancouver’s future might be built around two Petterssons.
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rony or destiny? Either way, Canucks fans are in for something special.
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Is Elias Pettersson 2.0 our best prospect?
I do think EP is the best prospect, that has more to do with I'm not very high on the other prospects. I don't see any first line forward or top pairing D.
I think EP can develope into Erik Cernak, number 3 shutdown D that is excellent defensively, physical but a better skater and might put up a few more points. I don't see EP reaching Ohlund, Kronwall or Edler's level. I don't think EP has that level of offence.
Wallinder: he's not very dynamic with the puck, I don't think he has that big of an offensive upside. I think he can become a second pairing D like Bret Hedican. Using his elite speed more for defence and exiting the dzone with the puck.
Lekkerimaki: I've never been that high on him. Most elite points producers are not small and have above average speed, he doesn't have both. I think his upside is a second line winger like Bjorkstrand. I won't be surprised if he become a bust.
Cootes: Brandon Sutter or Jarret Stoll/Yanni Gourde. A third line center to a second line center upside.
Cernak is better than all the nhl players comparison, that is why I have EP as the best prospect.
A small chance that EP is playing in the top 4 this year if there are no injuries.
One thing we have to keep in mind is playing on the third D pairing is completely different animal than playing in the top 4. It is a lot harder playing against Mcdavid/Draisaitl vs playing against Henrique/Janmark. All EP has proven so far he's a good third pairing D. I think EP one day will get there but I think this season is too early for him to be on the top 4. Look at Mancini last season, played well on the third pairing but completely struggled in the top 4 playing with Hughes when Myers was out.
I don't think it's realistic to expect any of Wallinder, EP and Mancini to replace Myers in the top 4 to start the year. If any of those 3 play Myers' tough mins in the top 4 for long stretches. I think all of them would get destroy defensively.
This Alrikson kid gives me a Bertuzzi llke stiffy! 😂
Don’t forget Vittorio Mancini- he’s a gangsta
Diamond in the rough require expertise to pare down, polish and cut/shine without losing valuable carats. Like a piece of marble, or driftwood suggests a statue
Vittorio Mancini is my new guy
You guys gotta realize Myers is good. Always has been but was paired to OEL and then Soucy? Myers we should hope to extend him again. If Myers has a trusted partner lookout. EP25/Myers would be awesome and crushing