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1. ELIAS PETTERSSON, C, Timra IK (Hockey Allsvenskan), 6-foot, 165 lbs.

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The stats: GP: 43, G:19, A:21, PTS: 40

The skinny: First pick, fifth overall, in 2017 draft. What intrigued the Canucks in pursuing Pettersson is today’s evolving game. Look at how smaller and swifter players are using speed, imagination and finish to make a big impact in what was always thought to be a big man’s game. It’s not anymore.

The quote: “I play with a lot of instincts and I like how Nicklas Backstrom plays. He makes his teammates better and creates chances for himself, but I’ve got a lot to learn to get to the next level. I see myself as a playmaker who protects pucks and in some years that will be great in the NHL.” — Elias Pettersson

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2. JONATHAN DAHLEN, C/LW, Timra IK (Hockey Allsvenskan), 5-foot-11, 180 lbs.

The stats: GP: 45, G:25, A:19, PTS: 44

The skinny: By moving Alex Burrows to Ottawa, Jim Benning acquired a versatile forward who excelled playing with men in Sweden’s second division and was a standout at the world junior tournament. The teammate of Elias Pettersson signed a three-year deal and how he performs at main camp will decide if he heads to Utica or back to Sweden to play in the elite league with Petterson. Skating is an issue.