Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford was blunt when talking about the feud between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. He essentially confirmed that the only solution is to trade one or both of these talented forwards.
Ahead of the Canucks game vs the Predators, forward J.T. Miller responded to Canucks' Jim Rutherford's comments on his rift with Elias Pettersson.
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller had little to say when asked about team president Jim Rutherford’s comments confirming the ongoing rift between him and Elias Pettersson. “I don’t have one,” Miller told reporters when asked for his thoughts on Rutherford’s remarks.
As the drama surrounding Vancouver Canucks centres Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller continues to unfold – particularly with the recent trade speculation surrounding both players – it appears another team has entered the conversation.
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.
Jim Rutherford didn’t cut into the trade value of either J.T. Miller or Elias Pettersson with his comments on Tuesday. Reports about a rift between the Vancouver Canucks’ top two forwards have been prevalent all season.
The Vancouver Canucks situation has put pressure on general manager Patrik Allvin and president Jim Rutherford. Rutherford commented on the team's struggles to keep the group together and confirmed locker room tensions. It seems unlikely that they will find a solution soon.
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 Blue Jackets have reportedly engaged the Canucks on Elias Pettersson trade talks with the deadline just five weeks away.
Former Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau spoke about J.T. Miller’s temperament and leadership amid Miller's reported tension with his teammate Elias Pettersson.
JT Miller didn't have much to say about Canucks president Jim Rutherford's recent admission there's an issue in the locker room.