Halford & Brough in the Morning The Bike Paid Off For Petey
Mar 18, 2026
David Amber, Sportsnet NHL host and Hockey Night in Canada contributor, joins to break down key NHL storylines. He discusses Leon Draisaitl’s injury and Edmonton’s goalie options. He weighs Western and Eastern playoff races, Montreal’s resurgence, and the pros and cons of hiring former stars into management.
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Pettersson Ends 20 Game Drought With Two Goals
- Elias Pettersson broke a 20-game goal drought with two goals in a 5-2 win over Florida, restoring confidence in his scoring touch.
- His first was a one-timer past Bobrovsky and the second a fortunate double deflection, plus a visible post-goal smile on camera.
Canucks Lack High End Goal Scorers This Season
- Canucks scoring depth is thin: only a few players (Besser, O'Connor, Pettersson) sit near mid-teens in goals this season.
- Hosts debate who might reach 20 goals, noting Drew O'Connor and Brock Besser as likeliest candidates.
Convert Tradable Assets Into Picks And Flexibility
- If a team has tradable assets, pursue moves to convert them into picks and cap flexibility rather than cling to uncertain players.
- Consider moving Kevin Lankanen or exploring goaltender trades given Demko's unclear future.