Adam Foote Provides an Update on Elias Pettersson After Injury Scare Against the Edmonton Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks struggled in 2024/25, but with a lineup loaded full of talent, they believe they can bounce make and make a genuine push at the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.

In order to do that, this team needs to be drama free, but they also need to stay healthy, meaning that the injury scare to defenseman Elias Pettersson was the last thing they needed in their pre-season finale.

On Friday in the Canucks pre-season finale with the Edmonton Oilers, the younger Pettersson was taken from the game, and according to Head Coach Adam Foote, that came from the concussion spotter.

However, Foote also gave a very positive update, revealing that after returning in the third period, Pettersson is 100% good to go, meaning he should return for the Canucks season opener against the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Last season, the second Pettersson stepped up in a big way, and while he tallied just 1 goal and 3 points in 28 games played in Vancouver, he showed that he can be a genuine piece of this teams future with their defensive core.

The last thing Vancouver or any team needs at this time of year is injury, so it's a major positive that Pettersson is going to be at 100% and healthy for the season opener, and if they give him a major role this season on the blue line (likely on the third pairing), he should be a very valuable asset for this team.

As more information is provided on Pettersson and his continued potential recovery we will pass along the latest news.