Prior to the 2018-19 NHL season, Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Petterson had yet to play an NHL game.
He was called too small and was expected to be unready for the physical rigors of the National Hockey League.
There were thoughts of starting him on the wing in the NHL, allowing him to adjust to the game and grow from there. These thoughts encapsulated local media and fans alike, which includes discussions about potential linemates which included Bo Horvat and even Brandon Sutter.
The Canucks and head coach Travis Green made a gamble with the young Swede, opting to start him at centre instead of on the wing, and their choice has changed the course of the Vancouver `Canucks franchise as a whole.