Marcus Pettersson inked a six-year, $33 million contract on Wednesday evening and met with the media on Thursday afternoon to answer questions about his new deal. Pettersson began by discussing his expectations for the Vancouver Canucks in the future.

Marcus Pettersson spoke to the media for the first time since signing a six-year, $33 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. The 28-year-old defender's new contract will start next season and carries a cap hit of $5.

It took just two games for the Vancouver Canucks and Marcus Pettersson to agree to a six-year contract extension. His play on the ice and leadership off it made it an easy fit, writes Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre.