Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford spoke openly about the team and the feud between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller.

VANCOUVER -- J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson have a strained relationship that has negatively impacted the Vancouver Canucks, and president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford isn’t sure how to rectify the problem, admitting it may require trades he doesn’t want to make.

Amid rumors of a rift between teammates and a season threatening to spiral out of control, should the Canucks make a drastic move to try to salvage things?

Jim Rutherford was recently interviewed by the Globe and Mail and revealed his thoughts on the current issues surrounding the Vancouver Canucks.

As the trade deadline draws closer, Patrik Allvin and the Canucks' management group will almost certainly receive more interest in Elias Pettersson

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' president of hockey operations says he doesn't see a way forward for the current roster amid an ongoing rift between two of its top stars.

The Vancouver Canucks signed Elias Pettersson to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract extension in March, ensuring he wouldn’t hit restricted free agency and committing to the 26-year-old as a core piece for the future. Less than a year later, Pettersson is at the center of NHL rumors ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.

If there was any doubt whether a rift truly exists between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford has confirmed any lingering suspicions.

The Vancouver Canucks have been not-so-privately attempting to navigate a reported rift between star centers Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller. While neither player has directly addressed whatever is causing them to clash,

The Vancouver Canucks seem to be in a state of turmoil. While trading either play will be a loss to the team, the rift between Elias Pettersson and J.T.