The play of Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen and star center Elias Pettersson in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off game was cause for excitement and concern.

Players with various attributes — toughness, exceptional work rate or locker room character — the Canucks could consider adding.

With the trade deadline just 23 days away and the Vancouver Canucks still on the lookout for help down the middle, a new name has entered the mix for Patrik Allvin to consider.

Drew O'Connor Details His Hectic Arrival In Vancouver And First Impressions Of The Canucks Locker Room This season, the Canucks have become famous for bringing in players with similar names. Some examples include the three Pettersson,

The 27-year-old boasts a wide array of creative offensive tools. He’s a shifty, agile skater and has silky-smooth hands with the puck which allow him to excel as a puck transporter. He led Nashville Predators forwards at creating offensive zone entries with possession last season, according to Corey Sznajder’s tracking.

The Vancouver Canucks entered the 4 Nations break as the second Wild Card in the Western Conference. This is certainly a disappointing placement, considering their expectations entering the year. Thanks to players such as Elias Pettersson,