Evander Kane's Playing More Than Pettersson + Vancouver Sends Cootes to Seattle | Locked On Canucks

Is Kane Getting More Ice Than Pettersson? | Why That Might Be the Worst Lineup Mistake Is Vancouver making one of its biggest mistakes yet by giving Evander Kane more total ice time than Elias Pettersson? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we dig into recent shift and usage numbers, question whether that deployment makes any logical sense, and argue why Pettersson deserves more responsibility if Vancouver wants to be competitive. We’ll cover: The ice time split: Kane’s minutes vs. Pettersson’s, and how that compares to what you’d expect for your #1 forward. Why giving Kane more opportunity over Pettersson might signal lack of trust—or a short-term thinking approach. What it says about coaching philosophy: are they cautious because Pettersson hasn't shown form? Or are they trying to preserve him? Why to get the best out of Pettersson, you have to play through the rough patches, not sideline him. How this usage decision could affect chemistry, confidence, and lineup balance deep into the season. If Pettersson is going to reclaim elite form, the pathway is consistent ice, matchups, and trust. This isn’t about ego—it’s about getting the maximum out of your top weapon. Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.