Canucks Teammates Comment On Elias Pettersson's Non-Existent Contract Negotiations

It has been well-reported that the Vancouver Canucks and Elias Pettersson are not all that close to a contract extension. Last night things became a distraction for the Canucks as several members of the team were asked about the situation.

First up was Norris Trophy candidate Quinn Hughes who complimented Pettersson and says the team is not concerned about the negotiations.

Following up Hughes was star forward Brock Boeser who addressed this question as well. Boeser echoed Hughes sentiments about Pettersson's professionalism.

At the end of the day Pettersson's teammates can say all they would like about the situation but Pettersson will have to make a decision. Pettersson also spoke to the media and gave an update on where he is at.

Elias Pettersson is a relatively quiet person so when he speaks about his contract it becomes noteworthy no matter what he says. This time Pettersson decided to discuss his mindset and how he is handling the stress and attention from these negotiations.

It sounds as though Pettersson is committed to bringing the best on-ice product he can during his time in Vancouver. What happens in the seasons to come does not seem to worry Pettersson until he reaches a decision point.