The New York Rangers continue to find ways to lose as they lost their most recent game to the Washington Capitals by a final score of 7-4. They have five wins in their last 21 games and with the way things are looking, it doesn’t seem like they are going to be going on a winning streak anytime soon. They are still trying to see if they can salvage this season, but as of this writing, they are five points out of a wild card spot with five teams in front of them. It seems obvious that this core group of players have given up on this season due to a number of reasons and a big shakeup is needed.
One name that has been in the trade rumors as of late with it being reported by multiple sources including Nick Kyperos and Elliotte Friedman that the Rangers have interest in him is J.T. Miller of the Vancouver Canucks. With the rumors of a reported clash of personalities between him and Canucks star Elias Pettersson, they may have to move one of them in the near future and the more likely player to go is Miller. With the Rangers also looking to make a big splash and a shakeup, they seem like perfect trade partners with the Canucks. In this piece, we are going to look at some of the pros and cons of a potential reunion with the Rangers and Miller.
Pro: The Massive Shakeup That Is Desperately Needed
The Rangers have already made some trades this season to shake up the team with their captain, Jacob Trouba, being dealt to the Anaheim Ducks and Kaapo Kakko being dealt to the Seattle Kraken. While these trades had an impact, they weren’t the big shakeup that this team needs right now. Getting a player like Miller, who has grown into a star since leaving the team in 2018 would be the big piece that gives them the jolt they so desperately need. He has become a major offensive threat, with a 99-point and 103-point season on his resume and he is the kind of player the Rangers need. He is feisty, plays with heart and can still score goals and be a top player in this league. He would be a welcomed addition to this locker room, which is in need of a player that isn’t afraid to speak his mind.
The Rangers threw Miller into the deal that sent Ryan McDonagh to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2018 Trade Deadline. At the time, many were confused as to why he was just a throw-in as he was still a young player at the time when they were just starting the rebuild and he could’ve been a…
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