The Canucks anxious – does not want to lose Pettersson

"The Canucks anxious – does not want to lose Pettersson"

"Elias Pettersson, 20, has a contract with the Vancouver Canucks to 2021. "

"Now is the club worried about risking losing superrookien. "

"We must make sure to have enough money to give him what he wants," says general manager Jim Benning to Sportsnet. "

"Pettersson has had a jättesäsong behind the world's best hockeyliga, NHL. "

"He has been responsible for the unprecedented 66 points in 71 games during his debut season. And today, he confirmed that he will play the world CUP with Three Crowns in may. "

"– I decided immediately to play the world CUP, but then, everything has a process that must be followed before it can be completely clear with everything. Now it's all about practicing the right way and keep the shape in a good way before you join the team, " said Pettersson. "

"the Mention of another player"

"With all the success that has revolved around the 20-year-old as his club happy to keep him. His current contract expires in two years, 2021, and already now to the Canucks assure themselves that Elias Pettersson stay a long time in the canadian club. "

"They want to build the team around him. "

"In an interview with Sportsnet" says general manager Jim Benning that they have the löneutrymmet required, but they must be ”cautious”. He also mentions Quinn Hughes, sitting in the same seat as the first listed. "

"– It is young, exciting player, and we need to start paying them. We are aware of. Löneutrymme we have, but we just have to be careful and assure us that we have enough money to pay what they want, " says Benning. "