Feb 21, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) skates against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Rogers Arena. Jets won 4-3 in Overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
The future of the Vancouver Canucks franchise lies in Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson. Both players are restricted free agents and remain an offseason priority for GM Jim Benning to sign.
There’s a general belief around the hockey world that Hughes is the more likely of the two to be signed long-term, with Pettersson being given a bridge deal.