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Canucks analyst makes bombshell claim about Elias Pettersson's seemingly volatile relationship with franchise greats Sedin twins

Modified Feb 26, 2025 06:58 GMT

Vancouver Canucks analyst Jason Brough made a surprising claim about Elias Pettersson's relationship with the team's coaching staff.

During a segment on Sportsnet 650 radio, Brough claimed that there's a strained relationship between Elias Pettersson and former Canucks stars Henrik and Daniel Sedin, who now work in coaching roles and are involved in the day-to-day activities of the club (18:50 onwards).

"The Sedins and Pettersson don't have a relationship. Is that not widely known, haven't you guys ever heard that? I thought that was known. They don't have a very good relationship, and a lot of it is Pettersson's a lone wolf. He really just wants to figure stuff out by himself," Brough said.

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Co-host Mike Halford also weighed in on the situation. Halford said there's a good chance Pettersson's days with the Canucks are numbered, and that the team could try to trade him before July 1.

He also pointed out that if they wait past that date, there's a "no move" clause in his contract that could make a trade a tougher sell.

Vancouver Canucks HC Rick Tocchet believes Elias Pettersson lacks confidence

Canucks HC Rick Tocchet discussed Pettersson's game, saying that he's got some issues with his skating and holds onto the puck too much.

Tocchet believes that Pettersson's hesitation is possibly due to a lack of confidence in his shot, and encouraged him to be more decisive and aggressive.

"I don't know if it's a lack of confidence in his shot, but as soon as he has room, he's got to take it and ... just got to blast it. I'd rather him just rip a puck right now. He's not moving his feet. I don't know if it's a mental block right now, all year, but he's got to move his feet," he said.

After signing a lucrative eight-year, $11.6 million deal with the Canucks last year, Elias Pettersson hasn't lived up to expectations. The 26-year-old Swedish forward has struggled, failing to score in his last 12 NHL games.

Pettersson's struggles continued at the 4 Nations Face-Off, where he went pointless for Sweden in three games.

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