Elliotte Friedman revealed some very unfortunate news last night regarding Elias Pettersson, and that one NHL source believes he is done for the season. Many Vancouver Canucks fans have <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/rick-tocchet-late-game-actions-vs-jets-sealed-canucks-playoff-fate' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>already given up hope for the team to reach the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs</a>, and after Saturday night's announcements, even the most optimistic supporters might be prepared to do so as well. During the Hockey Night in Canada telecast, NHL insider <a href='https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Elliotte Friedman</a> delivered a grim report on Elias Pettersson. While there was a faint glimmer of hope, the overall news was bad: Pettersson is likely done for the season. Elias Pettersson is a name that we have been keeping an eye on, began Friedman. He was injured two weeks ago against the Rangers, he has not given up hope on playing this year. One source said they thought it was unlikely that we would see him. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1908685848595300421'> </a></blockquote></div> <h3>Should Vancouver make the playoffs, Pettersson may still not return</h3> <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/vancouver-canucks/vancouver-canucks-give-injury-updates-on-several-key-players-including-elias-pettersson' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>An unfortunate injury will keep the star forward sidelined</a> for the rest of the regular season, and potentially beyond. It's yet another disappointment in what's otherwise been a disastrous season for Pettersson, one that's included on-ice woes and off-ice soap operas, including locker room issues that ultimately saw J.T. Miller traded to the New York Rangers. Amidst the challenges, however, Pettersson remains an integral part of Vancouver's offense and one of the team's top players. With the Canucks already having a formidable uphill battle to get themselves back into playoff contention, losing Pettersson makes the climb nearly impossible. This latest setback might prove to be the final nail in the coffin for their playoff chances.