Trade discussions between the Rangers and Canucks regarding J.T. Miller have been off and on in recent weeks. It appears they’re back on again as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that discussions between the two sides about the veteran are intensifying. Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK and The Athletic adds (Twitter link) that Miller is expected to be made a healthy scratch tonight. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli adds (Twitter link) that other pieces from Vancouver will be going to New York in the swap as well. Meanwhile, TSN’s Farhan Lalji reports (Twitter link) that center Filip Chytil is among the pieces going to the Rangers.
Assuming these talks get across the finish line and that Miller waives his no-move protection to facilitate the swap, this will end what has been a rocky last several weeks for the 31-year-old. There has been speculation of an internal rift between Miller and center Elias Pettersson, something that team president Jim Rutherford confirmed earlier this week. As a result, Vancouver has been engaging in trade discussions involving both players for quite some time now.
Miller is set to return to his first NHL team with the Rangers having drafted him 15th overall back in 2011. He spent parts of six seasons with them, recording 172 points in 341 games before being moved to Tampa Bay in 2018. He spent parts of two years with them before Vancouver acquired Miller in the 2019 offseason and since then, his career has taken off.
More to follow.
The Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers are reportedly in discussions about a potential trade involving forward J.T. Miller.
Miller, who has been with the Canucks since 2019, has been a key player for the team, recording 46 points in 53 games last season. However, with the Canucks looking to shake up their roster after a disappointing season, Miller’s name has been circulating in trade talks.
The Rangers, on the other hand, are looking to add scoring depth to their lineup and Miller could be a perfect fit. The 28-year-old forward has proven to be a versatile player who can contribute offensively and play a physical game.
It remains to be seen what the potential trade package would look like, but both teams are reportedly interested in getting a deal done. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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