Elias Pettersson shares what ailed him during second-half of season
On Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks held their season-ending media availability and there was plenty of talk over the last couple of months if forward Elias Pettersson has been dealing with an injury. Today, Pettersson addressed those rumours.
When speaking with reporters, Elias Pettersson shared that he's been dealing with a knee injury since January that he said has been more painful as the months passed. Thankfully for the Canucks, Pettersson said that he doesn't need to have surgery, only that the injury requires rest.
"No, just needs time to heal, time to rest and then rehab as soon as I'm back home." He said when asked if his injury needed surgery.
Pettersson also went on to say that he's looking forward to get away and enjoy his summer after dealing with rumours about his contract before he signed an extension and whether he could be traded, which was believed to be possible at one point.
In his last 26 games dating back to March 21st against the Montreal Canadiens, Pettersson only has two goals, which was not good enough for someone who drove the Canucks' offense, alongside Quinn Hughes, J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser, for months.
Pettersson is expected to be back at 100% by the time training camp rolls around in September and the Canucks are hoping that he'll be able to find his form to start the 2024-25 season and be an impact player for them once again.
| POLL | ||
MAI 23 | 350 ANSWERS Elias Pettersson shares what ailed him during second-half of season Will the Vancouver Canucks win the Pacific Division again next season? | ||
| Yes | 168 | 48 % |
| No | 182 | 52 % |
| List of polls | ||
![Feb 17, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Brandon Hagel (38) controls the puck during the third period in a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game against Team Finland at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/529746.webp "Feb 17, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Brandon Hagel (38) controls the puck during the third period in a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game against Team Finland at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images")
![Feb 12, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada defenseman Drew Doughty (89) looks on against Team Sweden in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/529645.webp "Feb 12, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada defenseman Drew Doughty (89) looks on against Team Sweden in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images")
![Feb 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward brandon Hagel (38) plays the puck and Team United States defenseman Charlie McAvoy (25) defends in the second period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/529619.webp "Feb 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward brandon Hagel (38) plays the puck and Team United States defenseman Charlie McAvoy (25) defends in the second period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images")
