 His acquisition would be a key factor in a 68-goal reduction in the team's goals against from the previous year.In 1986–87, Peterson recorded 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points in 69 games for the Canucks.Peterson was claimed by the Hartford Whalers in the waiver draft on the eve of the 1987–88 season, and would suffer through the worst year of his career with just 2 goals and 9 points in 52 games.