Since we have a moderator who believes in censoring opinions.... I guess I have to post here.
PETTERSSON IS NOT A PROSPECT... HE WILL MAKE THE TEAM.
Here is what I posted in the main forum before it was censored:
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Written at the end of the 2nd period 1st Pre-season game.
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Everything about this kid is elite.
Shot, puckhandling, vision, passing, skating, protecting the puck, etc. Only thing lacking is strength, and I think that will come.
1. He will make the team out of training camp... not sure as a center or winger... not important.
2. He will score at least 20 goals, and put up at least 40 points... and that is a low estimate. I think there is a very good chance he will put up 50-60 pts.
3. He will be in the conversation for the Calder... if he doesn't win it.
4. He will be part of a transformed Canuck's Power Play. With Boeser in the left circle, Pettersson on the right boards, Horvat in front of the net or at the left side, the Canucks will have the basis for a devastating attack. The real question is who will be on the points... but that actually will not be that important since those points will have an option to distribute to two elite shooters.... players who have incredibly fast releases and incredibly heavy shots.... with Horvat ready to pounce on the rebounds.
The only issue which could prevent the above from happening is injuries... but watching this kid... he reminds me of Gretzky, or the Sedins when they were younger... with the same ability to slide away from checks and float away from the heavy pressure... like a waterbug dancing on the waves. I don't think he will get injured... unless someone deliberately injures him with a slash or a high elbow to the head.
Ready to be dumped on or laughed at... don't think that will happen.