This evening a new interview featuring Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford confirmed the Canucks big plans for the offseason. The 2024-25 season for the Vancouver Canucks was one surrounded in disappointment and controversy. From the lack of success on the ice, to the conflict between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, to the parting of ways with Rick Tocchet, the Canucks organization has changed drastically over the last 12 months. Now with the offseason approaching, the Canucks have salary cap space to make improvements and get their roster back to one that will be contending for a Stanley Cup next season. According to Rutherford, the Canucks plan to weaponize that salary cap space and add several pieces to surround players like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. <h3>Jim Rutherford Confirms The Vancouver Canucks Will Be Aggressive This Offseason</h3> During today's media availability, Rutherford reassured fans that upgrades to the team will be made whether it be through free agency or trades. From Rutherford's comments, it seems the Canucks plan to explore the trade market as their first option. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/noahstrang_/status/1923156616423022652'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Strang after this interview speculated about what assets the Canucks could use in a trade to bring in talent that would move the needle. He suggests that one or more of Tom Willander, Elias Pettersson (defenseman), Victor Mancini, or the Canucks 1st round pick this year could all be in play this summer. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/noahstrang_/status/1923165684537630972'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Beyond a trade, the Canucks could look to a strong free agent market which at the moment looks to feature star players like Mitch Marner once July 1st comes around. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrumourreport/status/1923083451898429884'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> As the offseason continues to approach, it will be fascinating to see what moves the Vancouver Canucks make and how big of a swing they take to upgrade this group.