"A fast, speedy star, he had a sensational season for Timra in Sweden's second division, consistently producing offense despite the fact he's playing with and against much older players." Goran Stubb, NHL Director of European Scouting.
"Playing in Sweden he's been lights out, but internationally it's a different story where he's struggled, most recently at the world juniors. The team that drafts him will have to be patient, but he has the tools to make their patience pay off." - Jeff Marek, Sportsnet
"Pettersson (6-1, 156) is gaining plenty of experience with and against men in Allsvenskan, Sweden's second division, where at 18 he leads Timra with 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) in 27 games. He has good vision and hands and is considered more of a playmaker. He can play wing or center, and can effectively run a power play." - Mike Morreale, NHL.com
"A creative forward who possesses very good hands and can beat opponents in 1-on-1 situations with his slick hands and puckhandling skills. He can make quick turns in different directions with the puck and keeps his feet moving. " Dennis Schellenberg, Hockey Prospectus
"He's been snakebitten throughout the tournament, but Canada better hope Pettersson doesn't find his luck in the semifinal, because the kid has looked very dangerous. One of the top European prospects for the 2017 draft, Pettersson is very smart and very talented. He's part of a deadly Swedish forward syndicate and if he gets hot, watch out." Ryan Kennedy, The Hockey News
"Playing in Sweden he's been lights out, but internationally it's a different story where he's struggled, most recently at the World Juniors. The team that drafts him will have to be patient, but he has the tools to make their patience pay off." - Jeff Marek, Sportsnet
"His biggest gift is that he has an incredible understanding of the game. He sees the game from every angle and he is ahead of you all the time, so he always knows what to do with the puck. He finds solutions in the offensive zone that only he can see." - Roger Forsberg, former coach in Timrå IK
3. Lias Andersson, C, HV 71, SwedenHT: 5-11 WT: 198Shoots: LeftDOB: 10/13/98 (18)Smogen, Sweden