Phil Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 As negotiations continue on a new contract for restricted free agent Elias Pettersson, the Canucks star says he wants to stay in Vancouver, but also emphasized his desire to "play for a team that's winning," according to Uffe Bodin of Hockeysverige. In an interview Wednesday, the two-time all-star and 2019 Calder Trophy winner told Bodin that he'd like to remain in B.C., but that his priority is also to be part of a team that is consistently a contender. The Canucks had a disastrous 2020-21 campaign, missing the playoffs after suffering a massive COVID-19 outbreak. A wrist injury forced Pettersson to the sidelines for the final 30 games. "I want to stay (in Vancouver) now, but I also want to play for a team that's winning and has the chance to go far into the playoffs every year," Pettersson said in Swedish as translated by Bodin. "I feel like we've got a chance to do that next year. If we have that chance when my next deal expires ... I don't know. I just want to play where there's a chance of winning." When asked about how negotiations with the Canucks are going, Pettersson said, per Bodin, that he's letting his agents (Pat Brisson and J.P. Barry of CAA) handle the details, but that he's not concerned about the state of the discussions. "Right now, we're not in an agreement, but I'm not worried that we're not going to solve it eventually," the Swedish sniper said "Both parties need to be happy in order to find a solution, but I'm not worried about that." Following the comments, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK News reported that talks continue between Pettersson and the Canucks, but the two parties are not close to a deal right now. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/report-canucks-pettersson-wants-play-team-thats-winning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Zib for Petterson would be Brassard for Zib redux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 He should take a 5m dollar contract then so the Canucks can afford a better roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 What's this guy done, again? He's a fast skater, or something? Weighs as much as my 12 yo? As a Center? Been able to play a full season, yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 What's this guy done, again? He's a fast skater, or something? Weighs as much as my 12 yo? As a Center? Been able to play a full season, yet? What's that have to do with it? He's done more than Shesterkin, if you want an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Pretty sure the Stanley Cup is taller than Point. ?\_(ツ)_/? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 What's this guy done, again? He's a fast skater, or something? Weighs as much as my 12 yo? As a Center? Been able to play a full season, yet? I like the kid and his skills, but I’m closer to agreeing with you than paying him 10m right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 We'd be busting a nut if Kakko or Lafreniere put up a PPG since their first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 We'd be busting a nut if Kakko or Lafreniere put up a PPG since their first game. You weren’t around during Lundqvist new contract off seasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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