Swedish NHL legend’s unexpected statement about Elias Pettersson’s future – now pinpoints the perfect team for him

Elias Pettersson injects points into the Vancouver Canucks.
At the same time, the Swede’s contract with the club is coming to an end.
– I think it is the right club for his development, says Mattias Norström to Hockey Sweden.

Mattias Norström is one of the most experienced Swedish defenders to have played in the NHL, with almost 900 NHL games on his CV. The Stockholmer was also involved and won a WC gold (1998) and two WC silver with Tre Kronor (1997 and 2003).

Paying homage to Vancouver

Norström began his professional career in AIK, before being drafted by the New York Rangers. After three seasons in the Rangers, with games in both the NHL and AHL, the Swede went to the Los Angeles Kings. There he remained for eleven seasons, the last six of which as captain. Norström played his last games in the Dallas Stars.

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After his fine career, today 51-year-old Norström has become an expert in Viaplay’s hockey broadcasts, mainly NHL. One team he followed in that role is the Vancouver Canucks, who surprised many in a positive way this season. In the team we find, among other things, the Swedish star Elias Pettersson.
– Vancouver has had good timing this season with two players who bounced back to what they knew they could deliver – JT Miller and Brock Boeser. Then Elias is the absolute top in Vancouver. With Hughes, you have this catalyst on the blue line, so Vancouver becomes dangerous going forward. Although I thought Vancouver underperformed last season, I didn’t think they would do this well this year, says Norström to Hockeysverige.