Pettersson is currently without a deal, and his agent is said to have had no discussions with GM Jim Benning. Some speculate that Pettersson, like a significant number of Canucks roster members, is dissatisfied with the team's direction under Benning and would prefer to see a management change before committing to a long-term deal. However, Pettersson stated that this is not a cause for concern. He says, "This is where I want to be."