J.T. Miller praises Canucks before facing them again

J.T. Miller will play against his former team, the Vancouver Canucks, on Saturday. He is now with the New York Rangers after a trade in January. Miller shared positive thoughts about his time in Vancouver, despite leaving under difficult circumstances. Miller spent over five seasons with the Canucks. He praised the organization, saying he made many friends in the city and appreciated the support from fans. Miller has no hard feelings toward the Canucks, even though there were reports of tension between him and teammate Elias Pettersson, leading to his trade. Last year, Miller signed a seven-year contract worth $56 million with Vancouver and had a standout season, achieving a career-high 103 points. However, trade rumors began to swirl soon after. He acknowledged that a "fresh start" was needed for his career, adding that his focus is on winning with the Rangers. Since returning to New York, Miller has scored 18 points in 20 games. The Rangers are struggling, having lost seven of their last nine games, which puts them just outside the playoff race. Miller's experience and leadership could be key as they face the Canucks, who are also in contention for a playoff spot. Miller noted the importance of the game, with both teams needing points. He mentioned that while he has friends on the Canucks, the game will be competitive. “Once tomorrow comes, it’s gonna be a war,” he stated, emphasizing the need for both teams to perform well.