Elias Pettersson is a key piece to the puzzle in Vancity. Adam Foote knows better than anyone the firm commitment the Vancouver Canucks made to the Swede this NHL offseason. However, he didn’t mince words when asked about the lack of minutes for him during the recent 5-1 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nothing went Pettersson, Foote or the Canucks’ way during their visit to the Penguins. Despite scoring just one minute into the game, the Canucks were blown out of the water by the Pens, conceding five unanswered goals.

Vancouver had no answers for Pittsburgh, and Foote—apparently—had no plans for Pettersson, who was among the lowest minutes on ice at even strength. On that note, Foote delivered a very honest and deep statement for the star to listen to in the 2025-26 NHL season.

“Pett

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