J.T. Miller ‘Staying Targeted’ Regardless of Rumors Over New York Commerce

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 heart mentioned:  “I’m not entering into this. I’m planning on being a Canuck at present, tomorrow. No matter occurs, occurs. I’m centered on the subsequent recreation.

“I don’t know if there’s something. It’s simply attempting to deal with the sport. It’s in all probability good you’re taking part in the Oilers tonight, and have a matchup task, attempt to hold me centered.”

Experiences over a attainable commerce to the New York Rangers have began to flow into, as Miller was near being faraway from the beginning lineup towards 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 will deliver the Amercian $8 million a 12 months ($56m general).

This deal got here after Miller loved an outstanding 12 months that was a NHL-career excessive on the time with 99 poits (32G & 67A) throughout 2021-22.

In his sixth season up to now, 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 mentioned: “I’m taking part in tonight, and I actually would admire if we simply stayed away from the the explanation why I wasn’t right here.

“I’m not going to dive into the the explanation why I wasn’t right here the final three, 4 weeks. So, I’m right here with the workforce, and I’m able to sit up for what’s going to occur sooner or later, not essentially what has occurred previously.”

Quinn Hughes, captain of the Vancouver Canucks, commented on the potential for Miller being traded to the New York Rangers after the victory over the Oilers.

Hughes mentioned: “I believe that’s a part of my job — to pay attention to issues like that and simply have a very good really feel for what’s occurring. However by means of the whole lot, I believed everybody performed superb, and particularly Millsy.

“I believed the best way he performed towards that line, particularly within the third, and he’s actually aggressive. He’s a gamer, so it’s good to see.

“During the last bunch of years, six years, he’s a man that’s at all times going to compete, present up, lots of ardour, lots of care. And you realize when McDavid, (Leon) Draisaitl, two of the very best three gamers on the planet are on the town, he’s going to be able to go, and he needs that problem.”