In a new interview, Canucks GM Patrik Allvin gave an update on the team's pursuit of a second-line center to pair with Elias Pettersson. Throughout the offseason fans and media have continually discussed the Vancouver Canucks lack of center depth. Beyond Elias Pettersson the only proven player the Canucks have is Filip Chytil who has major injury concerns. As a result, the <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/vancouver-canucks/insider-indicates-the-vancouver-canucks-could-look-to-trade-top-prospect-to-fill-second-line-center-need' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Canucks were expected to add another center</a> to compete with Chytil and provide insurance in case more injuries happen. To this point, that has not happened but GM Patrik Allvin did provide an intriguing update on the Canucks' plans. <h3>Patrik Allvin Provides an Update on the Canucks' Pursuit of a Second-Line Center</h3> During his press conference ahead of training camp, Allvin was asked about the lack of center depth that the Canucks have. In his response, Allvin revealed the Canucks are open for business looking to add a center. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/thomasdrance/status/1968369341306651011'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> He also confirmed they would be willing to move out prospects and draft picks to go all in on helping this group make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/batchhockey/status/1968369301695656089'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> This is backed up by President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford who says the organization has had daily conversations about potential moves to improve the group. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/noahstrang_/status/1968360855458000910'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> These quotes are incredibly encouraging and show the front office believe that this group with a bit of reinforcements have what it takes to make it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and contend. The trade market remains incredibly quiet but as things pick up throughout the season expect the Canucks to be active in adding a center if they get off to a hot start this season.