The Vancouver Canucks are poised to fundamentally reimagine the direction of their franchise. It’s a process that could significantly alter the club’s short-term standing and priorities, and it nearly began rather dramatically over the weekend.

What is going on between J.T. Miller and the Vancouver Canucks? Sportsnet’s Eliotte Friedman reported on Saturday that talks between the Canucks and New York Rangers were progressing regarding a trade for Miller before everything ultimately fell apart.

There was momentum on J.T. Miller getting traded to the New York Rangers on Saturday, but the deal collapsed per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Miller was supposedly being held out of Saturday night's game against the Edmonton Oilers while some AHL players in the Rangers organization were scratched.

The Canucks and Rangers were reportedly set to pull the trigger on a major trade involving JT Miller, but it fell through.

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller remains at the center of trade speculation following reports of a near-deal with the New York Rangers that fell apart before Saturday’s game against the Oilers. Speaking on Monday’s "32 Thoughts" podcast,

The Rangers, who began the season as projected Stanley Cup contenders, took a steep slide in November through the end of 2024 and are now unlikely to even make the playoffs. New York is 20-20-2 and sits four points outside of a playoff spot with 40 games remaining.

The stove doesn’t normally get this hot without setting the whole place ablaze. Rumours surrounding the potential movement of various Vancouver Canucks is nothing new in the 2024/25 season.

During Sportsnet's "Saturday Headlines" segment, Friedman reported that the Canucks were close to trading Miller to the Rangers, with talks advancing to the point where the 31-year-old was expected to be scratched from the lineup.

It’s been an interesting season for J.T. Miller. From a leave of absence, to trade rumors, to on-ice struggles, Miller has been through a lot with the Vancouver Canucks. Rick Tocchet addressed Miller’s struggles and was blunt about how the veteran forward could be better.

While the Devils’ GM Tom Fitzgerald has openly stated his interest in adding a player who provides “extra oomph,” as told to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic on Friday, Friedman dismissed the likelihood of a Miller deal with New Jersey.