Last week, speculation was running rampant that Elias Pettersson might spend another year in Sweden.
After dominating the SHL circuit by leading the league in both points and playoff points, Pettersson turned into a golden Swedish hero by leading the Vaxjo Lakers to the league championship as a 19-year-old.
Then news broke last week about Pettersson possibly staying in Sweden the Vaxjo Lakers general manager publicly begging Pettersson to return to the team.
Alas, his pleading was futile, as Pettersson is now officially a member of the Vancouver Canucks.
Happy and excited to sign my first NHL-contract.