Speaking with Gary Mason of The Globe and Mail, Rutherford acknowledged the quarrel between Miller and Pettersson and elaborated on the difficult situation it puts the Canucks in.

Canucks management's next steps with their star centers are crucial in the wake of Friday's three-team blockbuster.

Amid rumors of a rift between teammates and a season threatening to spiral out of control, should the Canucks make a drastic move to try to salvage things?