Elias Pettersson Injury: The Inside Story on the Canucks’ Star Forward
Oblique Injury Keeps Pettersson Out
The Vancouver Canucks’ star center, Elias Pettersson, revealed that an oblique injury kept him out for the team’s final stretch of the season. The news, reported by Canucks Army, means Pettersson will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.
I don’t want to miss games. It’s frustrating, but it happens. You just have to work your way back as quick as you can.— Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks
Pettersson’s Preparation Questioned
Canucks’ coach Rick Tocchet shared his thoughts on Pettersson’s preparation, stating that the young star needs to improve in that area to avoid injuries. Sportsnet.ca reports:
The preparation part of it has to get better. At 24, he’s just got to learn how to take care of his body.— Rick Tocchet, Canucks’ coach
Pettersson’s Path to Return
Pettersson Injury is eager to bounce back next season. Yahoo reports that Pettersson is focused on meeting Tocchet at the “50-yard line” in terms of training and injury rehabilitation:
He’s a guy that needs to get stronger, needs to get more explosive, so he’s got to meet me at the 50-yard line on this stuff.— Rick Tocchet, Canucks’ coach
Did You Know?
Pro Tip: Elias Pettersson was drafted 5th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Looking Ahead
The Canucks and Pettersson fans alike can look forward to seeing the young star return to the ice next season, stronger and more prepared. As Pettersson works on his game and his approach, the Canucks will continue to build and strive for success in the Pacific Division.
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