The Vancouver Canucks, under President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford, may be considering an early trade ahead of the NHL deadline. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman discussed Rutherford's recent comments and his tendency to act quickly when he identifies a need for his team.

With players like Thatcher Demko and J.T. Miller returning, Rutherford is assessing the squad's performance while also maintaining a wish list for potential acquisitions. The Canucks are reportedly in search of a top-four defenseman and a winger, indicating that roster changes could be imminent.