J.T. Miller has taken a agency stance about his devotion to the Vancouver Canucks, regardless of rumors over a commerce to the New York Rangers.
J.T. Miller ‘Staying Targeted’ Regardless of Rumors Over New York Rangers Commerce
After contributing with two assists within the Canuck’s 3-2 win over Edmonton Oilers, Miller was requested about his present state of affairs and future in Vancouver.
The 31-year-old middle stated: “I’m not moving into this. I’m planning on being a Canuck in the present day, tomorrow. No matter occurs, occurs. I’m centered on the subsequent recreation.
“I don’t know if there’s something. It’s simply making an attempt to concentrate on the sport. It’s most likely good you’re taking part in the Oilers tonight, and have a matchup project, attempt to preserve me centered.”
Studies over a attainable commerce to the New York Rangers have began to flow into, as Miller was near being faraway from the beginning lineup in opposition to the Oilers.
Miller joined Vancouver after being traded by the Tampa Bay Lighting in June 2019 and in September 2022 he signed a seven-year deal that may deliver the Amercian $8 million a yr ($56m total).
This deal got here after Miller loved an excellent yr that was a NHL-career excessive on the time with 99 poits (32G & 67A) throughout 2021-22.
In his sixth season thus far, the Vancouver star has eight targets and 23 assists in 35 video games, as he continues to be a pivotal member of the workforce.
In November 2024, the 31-year-old took a private depart of absence and missed 10 video games earlier than making his comeback in mid-December.
Miller commented on his depart of absence and determined to not ‘dive into the explanations’ as to why he missed 10 video games between November and December 2024.
He stated: “I’m taking part in tonight, and I actually would recognize if we simply stayed away from the the reason why I wasn’t right here.
“I’m not going to dive into the the reason why I wasn’t right here the final three, 4 weeks. So, I’m right here with the workforce, and I’m able to look ahead to what’s going to occur sooner or later, not essentially what has occurred previously.”
Quinn Hughes, captain of the Vancouver Canucks, commented on the opportunity of Miller being traded to the New York Rangers after the victory over the Oilers.
Hughes stated: “I believe that’s a part of my job — to concentrate on issues like that and simply have a great really feel for what’s occurring. However by means of every thing, I believed everybody performed wonderful, and particularly Millsy.
“I believed the best way he performed in opposition to that line, particularly within the third, and he’s actually aggressive. He’s a gamer, so it’s good to see.
“Over the past bunch of years, six years, he’s a man that’s at all times going to compete, present up, quite a lot of ardour, quite a lot of care. And you already know when McDavid, (Leon) Draisaitl, two of the very best three gamers on the earth are on the town, he’s going to be able to go, and he desires that problem.”
