J.T. Miller to draw into Rangers lineup vs. Bruins after blockbuster trade
After a blockbuster deal sent him back to the New York Rangers, Miller will now make his return official as he draws into the lineup against the Boston Bruins, president and general manager Chris Drury confirmed.
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What’s old is new again for J.T. Miller.
After a blockbuster deal sent him back to the New York Rangers, Miller will now make his return official as he draws into the lineup against the Boston Bruins, president and general manager Chris Drury confirmed.
The Canucks decided to move the 31-year-old centreman amid off-ice drama and sub-standard on-ice production.
This comes as the beginning of the end to a month-long narrative between Miller and Elias Pettersson, during which the rumoured rift between the Canucks’ top two centremen has been affecting the team, both on-ice and off.
After hitting career-highs in goals (37) and points (103) last season to lead the Canucks to a Pacific Division title, the East Palestine, Ohio, native has suffered a turbulent 2024-25. Miller had 16 points in the first 17 games of the season (six goals, 11 assists) before taking a 10-game leave of absence for personal reasons. Since returning, he’s got two goals and 15 assists in 17 games, but has gone the past five outings without a point.
“Millsey’s played great hockey for the Canucks and myself,” head coach Rick Tocchet said. “Obviously heart and soul guy, I think he’s going to do well over there.”
Miller began his career with the Rangers and played six seasons in New York before being traded to Tampa Bay in 2018. Miller is in the second year of a seven-year, $56 million contract and had to waive his no-trade clause to allow this deal to be completed.
