Trade chatter on Miller picking up and 4 teams have shown interest
With the Canucks' counter performance last night. The team's management group may be observing the idea to flip the seller's switch on, heading into the last sprint before the deadline.
The team's offense was unable to outscore the defensive lethargies and the Canucks ended up losing, at home, to the Islanders 6-2. J.T. Miller has only been a mere shadow of what he showed last season with the recent concerns he's raised regarding his leadership capacities, he may be better suited in surroundings with bigger top-of-the-bill players. The major issue with a future trade with Miller is that the Canucks have recently inked him to a $56M contract for the next 7 years. Therefore, your potential trade partners need some cap space.
At this point, 4 teams have raised their hands regarding their interest in the former 99 points scorer.
1. Pittsburgh Penguins
With their aging core, they know their window will soon be closed, but they can manage the $8M AAV that he'll carry next year. With a strong leadership group in Crosby, Malkin, and Letang. Miller shouldn't have the same pressure on his shoulder.
2. New York Rangers
It's now news, the Rangers were already involved in talks last season to bring him back to the big apple. They have the need for a capable winger, they have the room for his as well and they have plenty to give in return.
Along with these two, the Detroit Red Wings and the New Jersey Devils have also done their due diligence on Miller. These last 3 teams are all building bases to be dominant for years to come, to see that they'd be interested in adding J.T. Miller to their core, definitely shows that he still holds value around the league.
Moving on, should the Canucks be patient in this case, or should they take the first opportunity to rid themselves of this $56M contract before his NMC kicks in on July 1st? Moving this contract will definitely give the Canucks a better shot a re-signing their current team captain Bo Horvat.
CREDIT: NHL Trade Rumors
| POLL | ||
Should the Canucks move on from Miller? | ||
| No, be patient. | 70 | 6.2 % |
| If it means re-signing Bo, pack his bags | 632 | 56.3 % |
| Anything to get him out | 400 | 35.6 % |
| Keep him, he's the heart and soul of the franchise | 21 | 1.9 % |
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