Elias Pettersson
C - Vancouver Canucks
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Elias Pettersson has agreed to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks according to Pierre LeBrun.
Fantasy Impact
Pettersson was going to be eligible for restricted free agency after this season, but will now remain a core piece of an explosive Vancouver club for head coach Rick Tocchet for the foreseeable future. The center is a dynamic offensive weapon for fantasy managers, posting a 1.21 point per game average (29 goals, 46 assists) in 62 games so far this season.
Elias Pettersson tallied three points for the Canucks Saturday, scoring one goal and adding two assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
Fantasy Impact
Pettersson has been solid in the offensive zone of late, recording points in 11 of his last 16 games (15 goals, 10 assists) for the Canucks. The center remains an elite offensive lineup option for fantasy managers, carrying a 1.31 point per game average (28 goals, 40 assists) in 52 games so far this season.
Elias Pettersson was able to light the lamp for the Canucks Friday night, scoring two goals in a 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Fantasy Impact
Pettersson has been strong in the offensive zone of late for the Canucks, posting points in 14 of his last 18 games (eight goals, 16 assists) for the club. The 24-year-old has been a difference-making option in the offensive zone for fantasy owners to this point, carrying a 1.23 point per game average (21 goals, 37 assists) in 47 games so far this season.
Elias Pettersson posted two assists Tuesday night in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Fantasy Impact
Pettersson has now notched points in eight of his last 10 games for the Canucks, scoring two goals and adding 10 assists in that span. The 24-year-old has been a strong option for fantasy owners so far, carrying a 1.24 point per game average (19 goals, 37 assists) in 45 games so far this season.
Elias Pettersson picked up one assist Saturday night in the Canucks' 4-2 loss to the Oilers.
Fantasy Impact
Pettersson continues his scorching stretch for the Canucks, recording points in 12 of his last 15 games (six goals, 14 assists) for the club. The 24-year-old has been dynamic in the offensive zone for much of the season, carrying a 1.23 point per game average (19 goals, 35 assists) in 44 games so far this season.
