J.T. Miller Opens Up About Facing Former Vancouver Canucks Teammate Elias Pettersson at 4 Nations Face-Off
FOLLOW US
Photo credit: Daily Hive
Former Vancouver Canucks forward and member of Team USA J.T. Miller has opened up to the media today about facing his ex-teammate Elias Pettersson after their highly publicized rift escalated to the point of Vancouver needing to take action.
It has been a few weeks since the Vancouver Canucks traded away J.T. Miller the New York Rangers after it was recorded that him and Elias Pettersson were not longer able to play along side one another.
Now, they will have the chance to face off against one another for the first time in the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off.
J.T. Miller comments on facing former Vancouver Canucks teammate Elias Pettersson
The finally "settled" beef between the two stars might not be fully finished until we see the pair of them go at it at this years best on best tournament, but it appears that Miller is trying to stay far from the spotlight and causing anymore headlines.
It was clear when Miller was asked about how he feels playing Team Sweden and Pettersson during the tournament he wanted to downplay it as much as he can saying that the media is making a much bigger deal out of it then he and Pettersson are.
«It's definitely something that [the media builds] up for sure. I'm sure it's more exciting for you guys, but it's just another game for us.» - J.T. Miller
He continued saying it that the distraction and issues this season have been a whirlwind, and that being apart of the 4 Nations Face-Off is a exciting way for him to take a step back and have a change of scenery.
«It's been a busy year in my world [this tournament] is a great opportunity for me to get away for a second, be with a different group, a different scene.»
One thing he wanted to make clear above all else was not related to Pettersson or the rift, but wanted to show his appreciation and give thanks to the management of Team USA for being patient with him, and still giving him an opportunity when he took his leave of absence earlier int he season.
«The amount of support that [Team USA GM Bill Guerin] and his staff have given me when I was on my leave this year doesn't go unrecognized. They were amazing with me; total support made me feel very comfortable. I'm just very fortunate that I could be a part of this team.»
At the end of the day, Just because he will be able to show some frustration against Pettersson when they face Sweden, Miller is just focused on being with his fellow countrymen and will treat every game the same way, trying to go for Gold.
The U.S. Men's National Team had dinner with hockey greats-1980 Olympic gold medalists Mike Eruzione & Rob McLanahan, American icon Mike Modano, & Guy Gaudreau, father of Johnny & Matthew.
| POLL | ||
FEVRIER 11 | 446 ANSWERS J.T. Miller Opens Up About Facing Former Vancouver Canucks Teammate Elias Pettersson at 4 Nations Face-Off Do you think J.T. Miller is telling the truth about how he will act when playing against Elias Pettersson? | ||
| Yes | 304 | 68.2 % |
| No | 142 | 31.8 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
