Vancouver Canucks Recall Elias Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks have made roster changes ahead of their game against the Nashville Predators, placing defenseman Derek Forbort on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury and recalling 20-year-old defenseman Elias Pettersson from the Abbotsford Canucks. This marks the first NHL call-up for Pettersson, who was drafted in 2022 and has recorded four assists in 15 AHL games this season. Despite sharing a name with the team's star forward, the two Petterssons are unrelated. Elias Pettersson, standing 6'3" and weighing 209 lbs, is expected to fill a bottom-pairing role on defense. The Canucks are looking to bolster their defense, which has struggled, and Pettersson's physical play could be key as they aim for improved performance. The young defenseman is set to make his NHL debut against the Predators, adding intrigue to the matchup.