Elias Pettersson’s ice time is heating up with the Flames, as they balance his rapid development against contract strategy — already using one year of his entry-level deal after just 12 games. With the team in rebuild mode and poised to trade more assets, giving Pettersson meaningful minutes now could accelerate his growth, protect his long-term value, and even boost future draft capital. The goal? Turn him into a top offensive defenseman — and keep him in Calgary for the next seven years.

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