Top NHL restricted free agents: Pettersson could get offer sheet

The NHL free agent signing period began July 28. NHL.com takes a closer look at the top restricted free agents (listed in alphabetical order).
Most restricted free agents can receive an offer sheet from another team. His team can match the offer sheet or receive draft-pick compensation based on its value. Note: Quinn Hughes is not eligible to receive an offer sheet from another team and are not included on this list.

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Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks
The 22-year-old scored 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) in 26 games, 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in his final 14 games before a hyperextended wrist sidelined him for the final 30. The No. 5 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, Pettersson expects to be fully healthy in time for the start of next season. He won the Calder Trophy in 2019 and has scored 153 points (65 goals, 88 assists) in 165 NHL games.
Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
Tkachuk scored 36 points (17 goals, 19 assists) in 56 games, 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in his final 14. The No. 4 pick in the 2018 draft, the 21-year-old has scored 125 points (60 goals, 65 assists) in 198 regular-season games.