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While we await the start of the Stanley Cup Final and the next chapter of the Vegas Golden Knights impossible story, here’s something else that’s difficult to comprehend: the Monday morning musings and meditations on the world of sports.

• In any discussion of their young players, the Vancouver Canucks have tended to err on the side of caution which is why Jim Benning’s announced expectations for Elias Pettersson are interesting.

Benning didn’t exactly announce the second coming when the Canucks signed the lanky Swede last week. But he did make it clear he expects him to step into the lineup and produce next season. Unless something goes wrong, Pettersson will see power play time and play a feature role in the Canucks’ lineup. This, in turn, raises the question: What are reasonable expectations for his first NHL season?

Benning referenced Brock Boeser in his comments on last summer’s first-rounder and the Canucks and their fan base would be over the moon if Pettersson produced anywhere near Boeser’s 29 goals and 55 points in 62 games.

But, for the sake of argument, let’s say Pettersson produces 40 points next season? That would be a more reasonable benchmark and most Canucks’ fans would be all right with that level of production.