The Vancouver Canucks are at a critical crossroads as the trade deadline approaches, and the team's performance since the All-Star break has raised urgent questions. With ownership eager for playoff revenue, the front office faces a dilemma: push for a postseason push or prioritize future assets by becoming sellers. Key players like Brock Boeser and Pius Suter, both nearing the end of their contracts, could fetch valuable returns if moved. Boeser's potential loss for nothing looms large, while Suter's contributions may be underrated. The Canucks' struggles have highlighted concerns about their core, including an underperforming star center and injuries to pivotal players like goalie Thatcher Demko.