NHL Trade Rumor: Insider claims Vancouver Canucks 'unhappy' with J.T. Miller offers, Elias Pettersson trade talk heats up

The J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson sage has felt never-ending. There is a rift in their relationship, and the Vancouver Canucks have been working the phones non-stop to make a trade and end the drama.

After news broke this weekend that Miller was close to being traded to the New York Rangers, it felt like a foregone conclusion that Miller would be the odd man out in Vancouver. Reports have continued to come out mentioning more teams that are pushing to acquire him, though the Canucks have been underwhelmed with the offers.

However, nothing feels imminent, and now insiders are re-establishing the possibility that Pettersson could get shipped out of town.

On Friday, Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects shared the latest he's hearing on the rumors involving the Canucks.

"Don't be surprised to hear the Elias Pettersson trade talk ramp back up. Vancouver is unhappy with the offers for Miller, and it'll be a lot easier to recoup value in a Pettersson deal," Robinson wrote on X.

This entire situation has been very fluid, changing with every new report. It appears that all outcomes remain on the table. Until a trade becomes official, the rumors will continue to swirl out of control.

The Canucks are at a crossroads with J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson

The Canucks face a difficult and somewhat unprecedented decision involving J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson.

Their two-star forwards are both on the trade black in the middle of the season. While Miller's name has been the focus of trade rumors in recent weeks, Pettersson's name has now re-emerged.

The age difference has always favored the Canucks keeping Pettersson, who, at 26 years old, is five years younger than Miller. However, as Cam Robinson mentioned in his post, that could lead to a much stronger return in exchange for Pettersson.

Neither player has played to their potential in the 2024-25 campaign. Miller has 33 points (seven goals, 25 assists) in 37 games, while Pettersson has just 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in 41 games. The issues off the ice have undoubtedly crept into their play on the ice, pushing management into an impossible situation.

The Canucks tumultuous season continues on Saturday night when they host the No. 1 team in the NHL, the Washington Capitals. The puck drops at 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena.