Elias Pettersson this season

Detroit Red Wings v Vancouver Canucks | Derek Cain/GettyImagesElias Pettersson has been one of the most polarizing players to put on a Canucks uniform since debuting during the 2018-2019 season. He presents exceptional skill when he is engaged and playing with confidence, but these mental lapses could be the difference between him being good and great.

He has assumed the role as the Canucks bonafide number one centre since J.T. Miller was traded to the New York Rangers, and is only trailing Conor Garland amongst Canucks forwards in ice time this season, averaging 19:43 per game, while also occupying a spot on the top power play unit.

I believe there is often a misconception with Pettersson in…