The Vancouver Canucks are the center of attention in the NHL, and not because they’re on some incredible hot streak. Instead, everyone is keeping an eye on the Canucks as a feud between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson has reached a boiling point.

The trade speculation around both Vancouver Canucks stars Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller will continue to swirl until the trade deadline on March 7. It seems that Miller is a hotter name on the market,

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin addressed the ongoing struggles of Elias Pettersson during a press conference on Monday, striking a balance between critique and support for the star forward.

Elias Pettersson skated with Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk, and was more frequently self-matched with Quinn Hughes against the top end of the Toronto lineup. Frankly, Pettersson’s deployment patterns on Saturday more closely matched how the Canucks have utilized J.T. Miller for much of this season.

The superstar 26-year-old forward will make his return from injured reserve to the Vancouver Canucks per general manager Patrik Allvin. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that F Elias Pettersson has been activated from IR.

The Canucks have activated star forward Elias Pettersson from injured reserve as he continues to be involved in trade rumors.

Now with general manager Patrik Allvin's hand being forced to consider making a move to change up the locker-room dynamic, Pettersson's name has been used in trade rumor discussions, which is a first in the All-Star's six-and-a-half seasons with the Canucks.

Elias Pettersson’s season has been under heavy scrutiny this year – and that continued during Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin’s media availability on Monday.