New York Rangers Reportedly Showing Interest in Vancouver Canucks' Top Forward
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The New York Rangers have reportedly shown interest in one of the Vancouver Canucks' top forwards J.T. Miller on the trade market.
Nothing seems to be working for the New York Rangers recently. Despite rumors of big changes in the team's core, with Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, and Jacob Trouba involved in trade talks, the players are struggling to turn things around.
Their 12-8-1 record is nowhere as good as what they did last season when they won the Presidents' Trophy, which could force Chris Drury to make significant decisions in the coming months.
The team is in a great position to add a lot of talent to their roster if they're willing to part ways with key trade assets.
A new report from The Athletic's Arthur Staple and Peter Baugh revealed that Drury showed interest in one of the best players in the Vancouver Canucks organization: J.T. Miller.
As of now, Miller is on an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons. While fans are curious as to why he stepped away from the team, most respect his personal life and accept that they'll know more when the player is ready to open up to the public.
But that didn't stop the Rangers from inquiring about him, per Staple and Baugh. The reporters added that the Rangers tried to get him back in 2022 before Miller signed a seven-year, $8 million AAV extension in Vancouver.
And let's not forget that the Rangers drafted Miller back in 2011 at the 15th overall pick.
Read a part of The Athletic's report here:
"A league source said the Rangers recently inquired with the Canucks about J.T. Miller, who is currently on an indefinite leave of absence. Miller was a 2011 first-round pick by the Rangers and has been coveted by Drury before - the Rangers were after Miller before the 2021-22 trade deadline, but wouldn't include Braden Schneider in a deal. Miller then signed a seven-year extension worth $8-million a year, pulling him off the market."
However, his no-move clause could come in the way of a deal from happening. Unless he decides to lift it, Miller will stay a member of the Canucks for the duration of his contract.
Meanwhile, fans hope to see Miller back in the lineup soon. This season, the veteran tallied six goals and ten assists, with a +1 rating, in 17 games.
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