Vincent Desharnais' Dislike For J.T. Miller Played a Major Role in Him Signing With the Vancouver Canucks
New Vancouver Canucks defenseman Vincent Desharnais sat down to disclose how hard of a transition it has been coming from the Edmonton Oilers and how J.T. Miller was a major reason for him wanting to join the Canucks.
In a lot of way the Vancouver Canucks look like a new team this season, they got rid of names like Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, and added players such as Kiefer Sherwood, Kevin Lankinen and Vincent Desharnais. Some may overlook the fact that athletes are people too, but they deal with the same issues we do, and moving your entire life when traded or signed can be a difficult transition to navigate.
After spending his entire 8-year career apart of the Edmonton Oilers organization, the massive right-shot d-man put pen to paper on two-year, $4 million deal with the Canucks this offseason. Known as a physical, stay at home defenseman, he was eager to jump right into with the team and help them win, but the transition has been harder than expected.
Vincent Desharnais Talks About the Difficulties of Joining the Vancouver Canucks
Now, to preface, the difficulties of joining the Canucks has nothing to do with the team itself, but just joining a complexly new environment after spending an entire career in one city and with one team. It does not matter how old you are, the challenges of a new town, new routines and faces is never easy to adjust too.
Vincent Desharnais Reveals How J.T. Miller Played a Major Part in Him Signing With the Vancouver Canucks
Desharnais disclosed that after he and Miller had some intense back and fourths last season during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Miller always found a way to consistently annoy him and get under his skin. Now, he jokes around saying while sitting on the Canucks bench, he now gets to have fun watching other player's get frustrated with his skill and antics.
Desharnais has been in and out of the lineup for the Canucks this season, but as they season rolls along, and get more comfortable, fans hope he gets back into tip top shape.
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