Elias Pettersson Reflects on a Challenging NHL Season: 'Very Demanding'

Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks has opened up about his arduous 2024-2025 NHL season, reflecting on the struggles he faced both on and off the ice. Recording only 45 points in 64 games, Pettersson marked the lowest scoring season of his NHL career, a stark contrast to his previous seasons where he often exceeded 100 points.

During a recent press conference, Pettersson described the past season as 'very demanding' and acknowledged the criticism he received from then-head coach Rick Tocchet, who pointed out the need for Pettersson to 'train better'. The player added that he missed the last 18 games due to injury, although he clarified that this injury was not the only cause of his disappointing performance.

Eager to move forward, Pettersson is looking ahead to the next season under new head coach Adam Foote. He expressed optimism, stating, "What has been, has been, so I try to just look to the future and look forward to it." As he gears up for the upcoming season, Pettersson reflected critically on his performance, admitting he recognized areas where he could have approached the season differently, indicating a desire for growth and improvement moving forward.