Canucks management's next steps with their star centers are crucial in the wake of Friday's three-team blockbuster.

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.

J.T. Miller responded to comments made by Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford regarding a reported rift between him and teammate Elias Pettersson.

The feud between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson is at the point of no return. The reported tension between Miller and Pettersson has brought a darkness of constant outside noise and distractions around the Vancouver Canucks.

A report that the Canucks were in trade talks with the Hurricanes before the Rantanen trade is part of the recent speculation regarding Miller and Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford went public on Tuesday about the alleged rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson.

The Vancouver Canucks are in a bind that could impact the franchise for years as the team has two star players who apparently can’t stand one another

Speaking with Gary Mason of The Globe and Mail, Rutherford acknowledged the quarrel between Miller and Pettersson and elaborated on the difficult situation it puts the Canucks in.

The Rangers could be one of the teams doing their due diligence on J.T. Miller and the origins of his feud with Elias Pettersson.

Elias Pettersson could be the odd man out in Vancouver. What does he bring, where could he land and what does Vancouver need?

The Vancouver Canucks' communication strategy has been poor or non-existent when dealing with the rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson.