Marcus Pettersson

Marcus Pettersson

28-Year-Old DefensemanD
Pittsburgh Penguins
IR
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 12/28/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
While the Penguins are judged based on playoff performance, which doesn't bode well when you miss the postseason for a second straight year, Pettersson quietly put together a career year in which he set new personal bests in nearly every statistical category. That included goals (four), assists (26), points (30), shots on net (106), plus-minus (28) and average ice time (22:40). The 28-year-old blueliner even recorded the first game-winning goal of his eight-year NHL career. Billed as a shutdown defenseman, the puck-moving blueliner is never going to be confused for his offensively-gifted teammates Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang. Still, Pettersson should continue logging big minutes even without a power-play role and has shown he is capable of producing 25-30 points with added value in formats that value hits and blocks. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a five-year, $20.13 million contract extension with the Penguins in January of 2020.
Placed on IR
DPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
December 17, 2024
Pettersson (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday.
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Considering Pettersson was deemed week-to-week by head coach Mike Sullivan on Monday, his placement on IR shouldn't come as a surprise. At this point, the 28-year-old defenseman shouldn't be expected back before the Christmas break, though it could certainly be longer. Owen Pickering should see an uptick in ice time with Pettersson out of the lineup while Nate Clurman was brought up from the minors to provide defensive depth.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    21:47
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:07
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:49
 
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Despite missing 14 games during the 2022-23 season, Pettersson was able to produce a career year. He set new career bests in several categories, including points (24), hits (133), blocked shots (131) and PIM (58). The 27-year-old blueliner also averaged a career-high 20:35 of ice time. Pettersson was limited to one goal and has yet to score more than two goals in any of his six NHL campaigns. ​​He's never been very impactful on the offensive end and won't provide any extra help with the man advantage. Pettersson's value comes from his physicality, making him a viable option only in deeper fantasy formats.
The Penguins decision to trade Daniel Sprong to Anaheim for Pettersson a few years ago was widely panned at the time, but it ended up working out for Pittsburgh. The big Swede has become a reliable depth defender for the Pens, killing penalties and averaging 15-plus minutes of ice time per game. Pettersson, now 26 years old, has never posted more than 25 points in any one season and has basically no fantasy value, but he's a useful piece for the Penguins.
Pettersson managed a second straight 20-plus point campaign while being tasked with increased responsibilities, including the penalty kill, as he averaged a career high 19:24 of ice time last year. The puck-moving blueliner won't be tasked with contributing much offensively while playing alongside John Marino, so he could struggle to put together another 20-point season in 2020-21, especially with the shortened schedule. If Pettersson does log power-play minutes, it figures to be with the second unit, which won't significantly increase his fantasy value.
After putting up just six assists in 27 games with Anaheim, Pettersson went on a tear after being traded to the Penguins in December, notching two goals, 17 helpers and 72 shots while recording a plus-13 rating and 49 PIM in 57 contests. The big-bodied defenseman came into the league as a defensively-minded player, but it appears that he has the ability to chip in offensively as well. The 23-year-old Swede should be capable of challenging the 30-point mark in 2019-20 and figures to earn a spot on the No. 2 power-play unit, giving him solid mid-range fantasy value.
Pettersson arrived in North America from Sweden and needed little time to prove he could hang at the pro level. The 22-year-old notched 14 assists in 44 games for AHL San Diego before being called up to Anaheim after a slew of injuries. With the big club, Pettersson accrued one goal and three apples (one on the power play) in 22 games, and the Ducks played him for all four playoff outings as well. The adjustment was made easier by his 6-foot-4 frame, and Pettersson is expected to start the season on the Ducks' bottom pairing with too low of a ceiling for fantasy owners to take a shot at.
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DPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
December 16, 2024
Pettersson (lower body) was labeled week-to-week by head coach Mike Sullivan on Monday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
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Suffers lower-body injury
DPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
December 14, 2024
Pettersson (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Senators.
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Nabs helper Saturday
DPittsburgh Penguins
December 7, 2024
Pettersson posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
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Pots goal in Tuesday's win
DPittsburgh Penguins
December 3, 2024
Pettersson scored a goal, added three hits and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers.
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Plucks apple in overtime loss
DPittsburgh Penguins
November 19, 2024
Pettersson notched an assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Lightning.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Potential trade candidate?
DPittsburgh Penguins
May 16, 2024
Pettersson will enter the final season of a five-year, $20 million contract this upcoming campaign, leading to trade speculation, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Pettersson played in all 82 games for the first time in his career this last season, racking up new personal bests with four goals and 30 points. If the team does decide to move the Swede, it would likely get a decent return given his defensive capabilities. Alternatively, beginning July 1, the Penguins will also have the option to sign him to a contract extension.
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