Wake With Elias

Wake With Elias: Petey and Hughes Return (Pretty Much)

After a long wait, it appears that Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes are back with the Canucks.

By Markus Meyer Oct 1, 2021, 6:00am PDT

NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets

Canucks News

While it’s not official, Canucks fans finally have the news they’ve been waiting for. Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes appear to have extensions in place. EP looks like he has a three-year deal:

Petersson could be 3 times 7.7M
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) October 1, 2021

And Hughes seems to have landed a six-year contract:

Hughes could be 6x7.75
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) October 1, 2021

Here’s a look at how such a contract looks from an analytical standpoint for Pettersson:

Elias Pettersson, reportedly signed 3x$~8M by VAN, is one of the best centres in hockey, a creative playmaker and efficient sniper who can pick corners from a distance and drives play at both ends of the ice. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/EiARD9VPMd
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) October 1, 2021

And a similar look for Hughes:

Quinn Hughes, reportedly signed 6x$7.75M by VAN, is a talented puck-moving offensive defenceman who suffered through a pretty tough sophomore slump after an elite rookie season. Might not be a better passing blueliner in the league but struggles defensively. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/CbjjORgayy
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) October 1, 2021

While the Petey and Hughes news was the big talk of the day, there are still some questions around defender Travis Hamonic. It appears that his absence is vaccine-related and it could have major ramifications on the team’s blue line. Elliotte Friedman had a small update:

Elliotte on Hamonic: There's a lot of people who are not sure what he's going to do.

Hamonic's preference is to try for a trade but a lot of teams don't want a unvaccinated player.
— Taj (@taj1944) October 1, 2021

And some statements from owner Francesco Aquillini on the Canucks’ actions for the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

Growing up in East Van, I had Indigenous friends and teammates. I didn't understand why there was so much pain and dysfunction in some of the families. Now I understand better. Canucks and Aquilini offices are closed today. pic.twitter.com/5qb5qPJVZE
— Francesco Aquilini (@fr_aquilini) September 30, 2021

Honoured to have Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow in the dressing room to talk to Canucks players about truth and reconciliation. pic.twitter.com/4XmkLovZra
— Francesco Aquilini (@fr_aquilini) September 30, 2021

Hockey News

A statement on the Canadian Hockey League on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation [CHL.ca]
Sonny Sachdeva on the impact of racism in hockey, and how to move forward [Sportsnet]
The Toronto Maple Leafs extended head coach Sheldon Keefe [TSN]
And a preview of Hockey East of the NCAA [The Ice Garden]