«He's my best friend in the world,» Trocheck said, of getting word on Friday night that Miller had been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to his Rangers. «I think this had been a pipe dream for -- 10 years in the making, I feel like. Obviously came in the League around the same time. Grew up since we were nine years old together, live about 500 yards from each other back in Pittsburgh. Our kids are really close.»
He broke off, as the tears welled up.
«I'm sorry,» he said, voice breaking. «This is embarrassing. But we've been talking about it forever. It means a lot. It's just a cool experience to be able to play with your best friend in the NHL.»