"Elias Pettersson's Future: Canucks' Intriguing Contract Strategy Unveiled"

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Rutherford on Pettersson: “He’s going to have to buy into being a complete player. He’s going to have to buy into working hard – we know that he’s working hard, but he’s going to have to do that all summer. He’s going to have to buy into what the coach wants him to do, and part of buying in is being a complete player if you want to have a contending team. He’s got the ability to do it. Just got to buy into it and prepare properly in the off season.”

NHLRumors.com Note: The Vancouver Canucks are looking to make Elias Pettersson into the player he was in his rookie season. There was a rift between him and J.T. Miller this season. It goes back several years now. However, it came to a head this season after both players signed eight-year deals to stay in Vancouver and win.

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