Vancouver Canucks management, led by Jim Rutherford and Patrick Allvin, is leaning towards retaining star forward Elias Pettersson rather than trading him. With Pettersson's no-movement clause taking effect on July 1, the team faces a dilemma: keep a player of his caliber while attempting to overhaul the roster, or risk losing him in a trade without securing adequate replacement centers.

Management recognizes that Pettersson's potential is hard to replace and believes that any trade would not yield a satisfactory return, given recent transactions' disappointments. The Canucks aim to rehabilitate Pettersson's performance, hoping a coaching change will help him regain his form. The current focus is on finding additional centers to support both Pettersson and the team’s long-term success.