When Elias Pettersson was drafted at fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, he was compared to Paul Stastny. His potential was listed as a second line center. No one, including the majority of Canucks fans, knew what was in store for this kid.
Fast forward to opening night, and now the majority of people have been put on Pettersson watch after seeing the unbelievable things he did in the SHL with the Vaxjo Lakers, where he was named League MVP, Playoffs MVP, Forward of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.