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Canucks HC Rick Tocchet discloses his advice to Elias Pettersson living up to his $92.8M contract expectations
In a press conference on Wednesday, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet talked about star player Elias Pettersson, who is adjusting to his big eight-year, $92.8 million contract. This deal includes a $47 million signing bonus and guarantees an average salary of $11.6 million. The Canucks believe in Pettersson's talent, but this also creates a lot of pressure for him.
When asked about his recent play, Pettersson was honest.
“It’s easy to look at the stats and say I stink. I feel like I've been better the last games. All I can do is keep on making plays and see what happens."
Tocchet also addressed the pressure that comes with Pettersson's contract. He emphasized the need for mental preparation in the NHL:
“You’ve got to block out the noise — whether it’s good or bad. When you hit the rink, you’ve got to prepare yourself."
Tocchet believes that being unprepared can make pressure feel worse. He encourages players to control what they can, like their fitness and practice routines. Tocchet's advice seems to connect with Pettersson. He knows each game is a new chance to shine.
This season, Elias Pettersson has had some questionable moments, with three assists in six games. He has performed better in wins, getting two assists and a +2 rating. In losses, his output dropped to one assist and a -1 rating. This shows how tough it can be to stay consistent under high expectations.
Elliotte Friedman discussed Elias Pettersson's early struggles amid media pressure in Vancouver
On Tuesday, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman talked about Elias Pettersson's early struggles on the "32 Thoughts Podcast". He suggested that media pressure in Vancouver might be a factor.
Friedman mentioned that Pettersson might be sensitive to criticism, which could be impacting his performance. Besides media pressure, other factors like injury worries and mental challenges have also been connected to his slow start.
"I always say about markets like Vancouver: the rewards are high, but the risks are high," Friedman said. "And I suspect, this is my opinion because I think Pettersson is well aware of everything that is said about him, I think he rides the peaks and valleys, and I think that that - that is the thing the he has to get out of his system."
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