Paul Bissonnette Reveals Rangers GM Chris Drury Will Do Whatever It Takes To Get JT Miller
According to Paul Bissonnette, it's only a matter of time before JT Miller is a member of the Rangers, as GM Chris Drury is supposedly very interested in him.
Trade rumors surrounding J.T. Miller used to be a staple in hockey dialogue. When the Vancouver Canucks center signed a long-term extension with a no-move clause last season, it looked like those trade speculations were finally put to rest.
But they've resurfaced. Recent reports have the New York Rangers reaching out to the Canucks regarding J.T. Miller in November.
Adding to the intrigue, Darren Dreger recently reported rumblings of tension between Miller and Elias Pettersson, which has given life to questions about whether the two can co-exist.
Paul Bissonnette, through his connections as an NHL player himself, re-ignited the topic in December by claiming Rangers GM Chris Drury is eager to acquire Miller.
That news, combined with the fact that Rick Tocchet decided to separate Miller and Elias Pettersson on the man advantage, has raised eyebrows further.
The pointed comments by Rick Tocchet went so far as inviting reporters to go ask the players themselves if they get along.
Both Miller and Pettersson admitted to frustration when asked, however subtly, though Tocchet and team captain Quinn Hughes also conceded a level of friction exists.
Now, that puts GM Patrik Allvin in a very tough position: trade the star or keep the core and make a run at the Stanley Cup. Of course, that decision isn't entirely in Patrik Allvin's hands, as Miller's no-move clause would require him to approve any trade.
And Pettersson's no-move clause kicks in this summer, ramping up the urgency surrounding whether the Canucks might consider moving him.
It's hard for the Canucks to handle this situation sensitively, balancing teammate dynamics with aspirations to become champions.
