Vancouver Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson explained today where his "Dragon" nickname comes from and it's a funny story.

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.

After inking a fresh six-year $33 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, defenceman Marcus Pettersson met with the media to discuss his long-term extension.

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.

Are the the Vancouver Canucks disrespecting Brock Boeser with the recent deal they gave defenseman Marcus Pettersson?

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The Vancouver Canucks signed recently acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson to a six-year, $33 million contract extension.

The Vancouver Canucks liked what they saw out of Marcus Pettersson in the two games since trading for him from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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.