Former NHL General Manager emerges as potential replacement for Jim Rutherford

As the team continues to fall in the NHL's standings, a report came out last week stating that changes could be coming to the management side of things for the Vancouver Canucks in the near future.

While it's unclear when they could happen or what those changes will exactly look like, one can assume that President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford will be a part of it, especially when considering that he's turning 77 in February.

According to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects, there's been a lot of talk recently regarding former Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon, with @Buckfoston on X saying that it's relating to him being a potential replacement for Jim Rutherford.

While he wouldn't be much of a younger option then Jim Rutherford in the Canucks' front office, Tallon has plenty of experience as a General Manager and VP/President of Hockey Operations in the National Hockey League that would make him a pretty good choice.

Tallon, who was the very first draft pick in Vancouver Canucks history, being selected second overall in 1970, is currently in his fourth season with the club serving as a Senior Advisor and a Pro Scout, so it would be a fairly easy transition to President of Hockey Operations, whether it's midseason or during the summer.

The Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec native has served as a General Manager in the National Hockey League for 13 seasons - four with Chicago and nine with Florida - and has a Stanley Cup championship under his belt from his time with the Blackhawks.

It certainly feels like it's only a matter of time before Jim Rutherford's tenure with the Vancouver Canucks comes to a close, but it's going to be interesting to see when that move is made and whether or not the organization considers any external options.