While Pettersson was seen as a can’t-miss top-line centre just a few seasons ago, a difficult 18 months have changed everything. His on-ice results have fallen off a cliff, his off-ice preparation has been criticized by Canucks coaches and management, and a feud with co-star J.T. Miller resulted in Miller being traded.
The Canucks have hitched their wagon to Pettersson. He’s their most expensive player and is signed for another seven seasons at his massive $11.6 million cap hit. But Pettersson is increasingly giving the Canucks reasons to regret that decision with his poor play and off-ice habits.
