theo5789 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) This is likely a minor signing, but I find the spin on this funny especially considering the similarities in name to our very own "Swedish Gretzky". https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl/flames-fast-tracking-norwegian-gretzky-emilio-pettersen/ar-BB13hJi8?ocid=spartandhp Quote The kid they called The Norwegian Gretzky is now a member of the Calgary Flames. Emilio Pettersen, a 20-year-old standout at the University of Denver, signed a three-year entry level deal with the Flames Monday, a mere decade after he became a YouTube sensation. Shown on several videos demonstrating a stride, hands and a hockey sense that belied his tender age of 10, Pettersen left Norway for the U.S. at age 13 to chase a day just like this. “I’m so excited for this new opportunity,” said the Flames’ sixth-round pick in 2018, whose father, Flemming, was a pro hockey player in Norway. “When I came here (to Denver) I wanted to stay four years, but that didn’t happen.” Instead, at his urging, the Flames decided to accelerate his progression to pro hockey by agreeing he was better served starting in the American Hockey League next year than returning to college. Another factor in the change of plans may have something to do with the likelihood that pro hockey has a better chance of returning to action next fall than college hockey does, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic already cost him a golden opportunity, as he was slated to play for Norway at the men’s world championships this spring before the event was cancelled. “They told me I’ll be playing in Stockton next year, but I’m ready to make an impression,” said Pettersen, a confident, driven winger who has been under the Norwegian hockey microscope since he was six. “Since the season ended it has been pretty straightforward – they wanted me to sign and I wanted to sign. They felt I’d develop better at the next level." Flames GM Brad Treliving said the plan, until the last handful of weeks, was for the five-foot-10, 175-pound playmaker to continue at the highly respected college next season. However, with more and more discussion with the player, scouts and management, it was determined he deserved to be fast-tracked. “He’s an ultra-serious and determined kid who has high-end skill,” said Treliving, who said staffers watched almost every one of his games this year. “He was a YouTube sensation when he was a little kid – they called him the Norwegian Gretzky. Our plan probably all along was he’d go back another year and when I talked to him at the end of the year this is what he wanted to do. He’s got his head screwed on straight and I have no qualms that he’s going to be putting in the work he needs to put in.” That work includes getting stronger, so he can better prepare himself for a more rugged ride in the pros. “He’s relentless in terms of his work ethic and determination,” said Treliving, who recalls first seeing the videos that drew attention to him as a youngster. “His biggest thing he’ll have to work on is his defence – that will be a growth area for him. He’s got great vision, he can drive a line, but an area he needs to improve upon is his play away from the puck.” With the puck he continues to shine, as he did as a child, leading all DU scorers this year with 13 goals and 35 points in 36 games. The left-handed native of Oslo was named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference team, as well as the NCHC Second All-Star team. Edited April 28, 2020 by theo5789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Now the Flames have an Elias and a Pettersen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 For a while the Canucks had the Dutch Gretzky. Look where that got us. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruilin96 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 As always, hope he is a bust in Calgary and figures it out else where. Also we will always have the better EP. As always, it is my my blood to say, &^@# THE CALGARY FLAMES! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky-Winky Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 He has the ability and skill to be better than EP40 ......and if he does, the NHL better watch out 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, x00x said: He has the ability and skill to be better than EP40 ......and if he does, the NHL better watch out wut? you need to back this one up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, x00x said: He has the ability and skill to be better than EP40 ......and if he does, the NHL better watch out 5'10', 175 lbs... what, is he the next Johnny Gaudreau? Pete's already a point-per-game all star with vision, a rocket of a shot and two-way tendencies... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannydog Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, x00x said: He has the ability and skill to be better than EP40 ......and if he does, the NHL better watch out Pretty sure hes joking,right? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elias Pettersson Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2020 This guy is a fraud. I am the only player comparable to Gretzky... 1 1 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Elias Pettersson said: This guy is a fraud. I am the only player comparable to Gretzky... If he makes the NHL you guys better scrap for the title. No pressure Petey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Phil_314 said: If he makes the NHL you guys better scrap for the title. No pressure Petey He'd need to be traded before he has a chance of making an actual NHL team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostsOf1994 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 6 hours ago, x00x said: He has the ability and skill to be better than EP40 ......and if he does, the NHL better watch out Keep that thought process in Alberta, k, thx, ban! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNucks1 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 9 hours ago, goalie13 said: For a while the Canucks had the Dutch Gretzky. Look where that got us. i liked weise, did pretty well in MTL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky-Winky Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Dannydog said: Pretty sure hes joking,right? lol Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAllOursBoys Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 On 4/28/2020 at 4:33 PM, x00x said: He has the ability and skill to be better than EP40 ......and if he does, the NHL better watch out Welcome to North America Emilio, but you're direction is a little off.....this is the Canucks board, not the Flames! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruilin96 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 His real first name isn't even Emilio, his first name is Mathias. He sure is a fraud https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathias_Emilio_Pettersen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_fo_life Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Another Fabian Brunnstrom, he'll fit right in, in Calgary and do absolutely nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Copycats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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