A blockbuster NHL trade Friday night, Jan. 31, puts an end to the Vancouver Canucks month-long saga involving their best player. Center J.T. Miller is on his way to the New York Rangers –– the team that drafted him back in 2011.
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In the deal, the Rangers get a premier two-way center they desperately need after falling out of the playoff race. Miller was drafted by the Rangers back in 2011 and spent his first six seasons in New York. The Rangers also get a pair of minor-league prospects in the deal.
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The Canucks get 25-year-old Czech center Filip Chytil in return, along with rookie defenseman Victor Mancini and a first-round pick in this summer’s NHL entry draft.
The 31-year-old Miller was in his sixth season in Vancouver and two years into a seven-year, $56 million contract. He had to waive his no-trade clause for Friday’s deal to happen.
He did that because it was clear things were not working out in Vancouver, as rumors of a rift between Miller and the team’s other top center, Elias Pettersson, would not subside. General Manager Patrik Allvin addressed the month-long drama just 10 days ago.
“It’s very unfortunate –– I feel bad for a lot of players when you’re reading some rumors out there,” said Allvin. “I’m proud of the guys that they’re capable of blocking a lot of noises out and just go out and play. We want to create an environment where they feel safe and trusted.”
That meant moving Miller, who scored a career-high 37 goals and had 103 points last season, as the Canucks won the Pacific Division.
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It’s been a tough go for him in 2024-25. He took a 10-game leave of absence for personal reasons and has just nine goals and 35 points. Miller will make his Rangers debut –– for the second time –– Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, in Boston against the Bruins.
A blockbuster trade in the National Hockey League Friday night puts an end to the Vancouver Canucks month long saga involving their best player.
Center JT Miller is on his way to the New York Rangers – the team that drafted him back in 2011.
In hockey terms, the Rangers get a premier two-way center who spent the first 6 seasons of his career in New York, they’ll also get a pair of prospects in the deal.
The Canucks get 25 year old Czech center Filip Chytl, Rookie defenseman Victor Mancini and a first round pick in this summer’s draft.
The 31 year old Miller in his 6th season in Vancouver signed a seven-year, $56 million contract two seasons ago and had to waive his no-trade clause for Friday’s deal to happen.
It was clear it was not working out, as rumors of a rift between Miller and the team’s other top center, Elias Pettersson, would not subside. General Manager Patrik Allvin addressed the month-long drama just 10 days ago.
“it’s very unfortunate I feel bad for a lot of players when you’re reading some rumors out there. I’m proud of the guys that they’re capable of blocking a lot of noises out and just go out and play, uh we want to create an environment where they feel safe and trusted.”
And that meant moving Miller who scored a career high 37 goals and 103 points last season, as the Canucks won the Pacific Division.
But it’s been tough in 2024-25. He took a 10-game leave of absence for personal reasons and has just 9 goals and 35 points so far.
He’ll make his Rangers debut – for the 2nd time – Saturday afternoon in Boston against the Bruins. For Straight Arrow News, I’m Chris Francis.
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