Latest Friedman Quote Hints that the End May be Near for one of Elias Pettersson or J.T. Miller in Vancouver
The renowned insider Elliotte Friedman shared an update on the feud between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller as the team continues to struggle on the ice.
The Vancouver Canucks have lost six out of their last eight games and have fallen to the Pacific Division's fourth spot, only one point ahead of the Calgary Flames.
In the past month, the main topic of discussion in Vancouver has been the issues between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller, and how their future with the team could be uncertain if they let their relationship affect the team results.
It's starting to become clear that it won't work. Elliotte Friedman revealed on 32 Thoughts that some people tried to make things work, but it didn't, hinting at the fact that one of them seems poised to change teams soon.
In his own words:
Now, the question remains. Who will stay?
Elias Pettersson opened up about his stance on the matter and stated that he absolutely wants to remain with the Canucks.
He knows he can be better, and wants to achieve his goals.
Here's what he said in a recent interview:
I haven't had the start (to the season) that I wanted to. At the end of the day, I have expectations from the club, and obviously, I haven't met them yet. But, I mean, it doesn't matter what people say. I know what I can do, and that's what I'm focussing on doing.
I'm aware of it, I've heard it. But then it's like, can I control it? No. So that's where I'm at. I'm trying not to think about it. But I'm sure it will go away if I play better and if we win.
I'm trying to not live in the past. Obviously, I wish I had played a lot better. I wished I played a lot of games better. But I've tried to learn to not play too much in the past and just try to focus on what I can do better. What's happened in the past and my play doesn't matter; I'm just trying to look forward to what's ahead."
It seems clear that someone will change teams at some point. The situation will be interesting to follow in the coming months leading to the trade deadline.
