After a career-high season during which he collected 102 points, everyone was wondering whether or not Elias Pettersson would cool down this year. At this point, there's been no sign of slowing down.
NHL ISSUE STATEMENT REGARDING THE CANUCKS SUPERSTAR
The Canucks are in Florida tonight where they'll be playing the Panthers and with 7 assists through the first 4 games, Pettersson is one apple away from becoming the first Canuck to ever record at least 8 assists through the season's first 5 games:
''Elias Pettersson (1-7�8 in 4 GP) will look to continue his hot start to the season when the @Canucks visit the @FlaPanthers tonight. #NHLStats''
With 3 points tonight, Pettey could take the league's first rank in scoring. Jack Hughes currently holds the pole position with 10 points through 5 games.
In the last year of his deal, if Pettersson keeps on producing the way he has, he's looking at a massive salary increase.