Pettersson Returns, Malhotra's Coaching Potential, Lansing's Rookie Year

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Young defenseman Elias Pedersen is set to return for the Vancouver

Canucks game against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.

He got hurt slamming into the boards during Saturday's 5-2 loss,

to the Seattle Kraken, but had a full workout on Sunday and says he's good to.

Go!

Pedersen has played 56 games this season with two goals and eight points.

He's blocked 72 shots and delivered 105 hits,

showing he's tough and reliable on the blue line as the playoffs near.

Fans and insiders are buzzing about Manimao Houtra as a possible future head coach for Vancouver.

He's currently leading the Abyss for Canucks in the American Hockey League,

and former players praise his deep game knowledge from constant video.

Study and strategy talks. Meanwhile, Prospect Matthew Lansing had a solid freshman year

with the Quinnipiac Bobcats. His team got swept in the conference quarter finals,

but could still snag an at-large NCAA tournament spot on March 22nd,

and he's expected. Back next season.

Looking ahead, the Canucks focus on getting healthy,

growing young talent like Lansing, and watching coaches like Manimao Houtra.

It's all about steady play and building for the pressure ahead under head coach Adam Futt.

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