The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2025-26 NHL season with heightened attention on one of their marquee forwards. Elias Pettersson, coming off a challenging campaign, has spent the offseason preparing both mentally and physically for a fresh start. Last season, the Swedish star tallied just 15 goals and 30 assists over 64 games, falling short of expectations for the first year of his eight-year, $92.8 million contract.

Off-ice drama also marred Pettersson’s season, including tense interactions with the media and a lingering rift with now-New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller. Despite the turbulence, Pettersson has made it clear he is focused on moving forward and regaining his peak form.

At the ongoing NHL Player Media Tour, Pettersson revealed he added six kilos—just over 13 pounds—of muscl

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