The only reason J.T. Miller is being shopped by the Vancouver Canucks is because of his untenable relationship with star teammate Elias Pettersson … and that should make a team like the New York Rangers pause before trading for the 31-year-old forward.

The Vancouver Canucks almost had a JT Miller trade in place with the New York Rangers, and the Carolina Hurricanes have now entered the chat.

After a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, rumors about Miller being traded grew strong. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted that Miller was expected to sit out against the Edmonton Oilers. Despite the trade talks, Miller played and contributed two points.