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Why Elias Pettersson’s Ice Time is a Major Concern for the Canucks
Despite being Vancouver’s cornerstone forward, Elias Pettersson has seen unexpectedly low minutes under Adam Foote — and it’s something the Canucks simply can’t afford.
Here’s what we cover in this episode of Locked On Canucks:
🔍 The Ice-Time Disconnect
According to recent analysis, Pettersson ranked 8th among Canucks forwards in 5-on-5 ice time through two periods of a recent game, logging just 7:39 — and even after special teams, he trailed many peers.
In contrast, lesser-yielding lines and forwards saw higher usage, raising serious questions about line deployment and trust in the top guy.
As noted in media commentary: “Coach Foote needs to play his No. 1 centre more.”
⚠️ Why This Matters So Much
Pettersson is on a massive contract and carries the team’s offensive ceiling. Under-utilizing him chips away at that leverage.
Regular minutes build rhythm, chemistry and momentum. With limited deployment, Pettersson’s ability to drive line chemistry and carry the attack suffers.
Ice-time disparity can affect confidence. Watching peers play more while you sit on the bench sends a message to the roster and to Pettersson himself.
If Vancouver truly wants to contend, they need their best players fully engaged and trusted. Not just in name, but in role and minutes.
🎯 Questions for Foote & the Coaching Staff
What criteria are being used to limit Pettersson’s minutes? Is this strategic load-management or a deeper trust issue?
How is chemistry with his linemates being measured, and is Foote adjusting deployment accordingly?
With the team lacking depth and relying on its star players, will Pettersson see a usage uptick — or will this trend continue and hamper their goals?
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8 Comments
Is Mikheyev better than Pettersson?
I mean…what is Foote doing?
Why is Petey playing so little? This is Petey's first time being the main guy to play the tough matchup, 200 ft game, shutdown role and to get points as well. I'm thinking Foote is still learning if Petey can play that role for the long term and also he doesn't want to burned him out. Look at what happened to the Sedins back in 2014 when Torts played them this type of role with lots of tough mins.
They only got 50 and 47 P each, both missed games with injuries. Foote is playing it safe. Also have you checked the number of shifts Petey is getting compare to others? The reason why I'm asking it does seem like a lot of times he gets off the ice quicker than his linemates, that might be the reason why he's getting less ice time.
I'm too lazy check myself. Is Petey back? It really depends on how you want to measure Petey. If you're just measuring him on points which a lot of people are, then he's not back.
I think this is the incorrect approach! to measure Petey just on points since his role has changed. Petey has been elite defensively, making great defensively plays, intercepting/blocking passes, blocking shots, winning battles on the boards.
He only has 4 P however you can't deny the fact he has been quite unlucky as well. He still has that high hockey iq and playmaking ability. A lot of his passes he made, it went off the post, puck on the goal line or his linemates just couldn't finish. He doesn't have the high points total, the skating and shot as before but he's making a positive impact on the ice in other areas. He is winning his matchups. Last 4 games on the road trip, at 5 on 5 on the ice he has 4 gf and 1 ga.
That 1 ga was shot in his own net. If we never see the 102 P anymore. But we see a 70 to 80 point that is Selke elite defensive ly. I'm more than happy with that. If you look at the number 1 centers that won cups the last 15 to 20 years. The list is Barkov 2, Eichel, !
Mackinnon, Point 2, ROR, Backstrom, Crosby 3, Toews 3, Kopitar 2 Bergeron Datsyuk Zetterberg 1 A/1 B. With the exception of Mackinnon and Point, everyone on that list is elite elite elite defensively, can take over games even without getting a lot of points.
This new Petey that we are getting can be just as valuable as the 2023 Petey or more especially in the playoffs.
Dream on. Petey is the problem and him alone. 11.6 million demands more from him not everyone else. He crashed nearly a year and a half ago. Not just these 5 games. I believe there is something medically wrong with him and it’s not like a groin pull or break or strain. He looks clumsy and stiff and slow. ???
She was great
Guys guys, dont be mean to Kyle because he is negative. Being negative is half the fun. You need the pain to savour the sweetness of joy.
Wow, what an incredible guest Izzy Cheung was! A bright, intelligent, and insightful journalist who will certainly be a massive star covering the Vancouver Canucks going forward!!!
Adam Foote will get fired by US thanksgiving at this rate
Guys, pettersson sucks, he's cancer in the dressing room, he only cares about himself, i can think of 11 million reasons he sucks for the last 21 months