A poor showing at the World Junior Championships where he only registered 1 point in 6 games is probably the reason Elias Pettersson isn’t in contention for one of the top three spots in this draft. The second-ranked European skater by the NHL Central Scouting Service, Pettersson oozes potential but will need 2-3 years before he’s able to fully realize it.
Like every other pick in this Draft, there are inherent flaws with Pettersson’s game. And if you’re more a fan of getting a sure thing out of your top 10 draft pick, I can’t say that Pettersson would be your guy.