Happy and excited to sign my first NHL-contract. A dream come true! I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way and especially my family. I couldn’t have done it without you.
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Elias Pettersson signs entry-level contract
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Signed, sealed, and delivered. The future is here. Almost. Elias Pettersson, the fifth overall pick of the Canucks from the 2017 draft, has inked a three-year entry-level contract.
As expected, Pettersson got all the max bonuses in his contract. #Canucks
Pettersson had an insanely good post-draft season. Like, historically good. He won the SHL Championship with Vaxjo in his rookie year and led the league in scoring (24-32-56 in 44 GP) and playoff scoring (10-9-19 in 13 GP). He was awarded named Rookie of the Year, Best Forward, Most Valuable Player, SHL Playoff MVP, a World Junior Silver Medal, and a World Championship Gold Medal.
Now that he has nothing left to prove in Sweden, Pettersson will almost certainly join the Canucks next season giving fans something to be excited about as the organization ventures into its post-Sedin years.
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Vancouver CanucksTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$88,011,666
$71,329,167
Projected Cap Space
$15,988,334
$42,170,833
Current Cap Space
$15,988,334
$42,170,833
Active Players
23/23
13/23
Draft Picks
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'27
'28
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