"He’ll Drag the Group with Him": Canucks GM Envisions Elias Pettersson as Potential Tone-Setter for Team Culture After Drama-Filled Season

"He’ll drag the group with him": Canucks GM envisions Elias Pettersson as potential tone-setter for team culture after drama-filled season

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson needs to turn things around if he wants to silence his critics, and there have been plenty after last season.

Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin Discusses 2025 Free Agency, Elias Pettersson Bouncing Back & The Upcoming 2025-26 Season

Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin has had a busy off-season so far. He added six prospects to the organization via the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, as well as re-signed key players Conor Garland, Thatcher Demko and Thatcher Demko to long-term extensions. Allvin and his team are also expected to be very active throughout the Summer as they look to build a contender for the 2025-26 season.