Canucks GM Exposes J.T. Miller's True Intentions Towards Elias Pettersson Ahead of Blockbuster Trade
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Following the Canucks end-of-year media availability, recent reports have emerged months after the New York Rangers acquired J.T. Miller from the Canucks, shedding new light on the tension that reportedly existed between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson during their time together in Vancouver.
Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Rutherford reveals that Miller tried to make things work between him and Elias Pettersson before being traded to the New York Rangers.
Hunter Bowman from NY Rangers Insider writes that throughout this past season, multiple reports surfaced indicating ongoing tension between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, a situation that appeared to ripple through the entire Vancouver Canucks organization.
"The rift took over headlines throughout the hockey community, ultimately leading to the Canucks organization to trading J.T. Miller on January 31." -Bowman
Here's what Canucks GM Jim Rutherford had to say when asked about it the situation on Monday...
"I don't believe the issue was limited to just two people. It filtered through most of the team and affected our overall chemistry." -Rutherford
To this day, the exact cause of the turmoil between Miller and Pettersson remains uncertain. However, according to Jim Rutherford, J.T. Miller made a genuine effort to mend the situation.
"I genuinely think J.T. tried hard to help fix the situation. Many within our organization worked on it. But once we reached a point where the organization collectively felt the situation couldn't be fixed, we had to explore all possible options." -Rutherford
The Canucks ended up trading Miller to the Rangers on January 31, 2025.
The trade appeared to benefit J.T. Miller, as he played 32 games for the New York Rangers following the move. During that stretch, he scored 13 goals and recorded 22 assists, totaling 35 points while averaging 18:31 minutes of ice time.
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