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Minnesota Wild Targeting J.T. Miller

November 22, 2021 at 8:18 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 18 Comments

Things are not alright in Vancouver amidst another disappointing start. The Canucks sit seventh in the Pacific Division with just three wins in their past ten games. While the front office and ownership have promised (at least publicly) to stay the course and not overreact to their current turmoil, NHL competitors are taking notice and lining up for a piece of a potential fire sale.

At the front of the line are the Minnesota Wild. The Central Division leaders are enjoying a strong start, but are not without holes in the lineup, one of them being another top-six scorer. While The Province’s Ben Kuzma notes that Minnesota native Brock Boeser would seem to be the ideal acquisition, he reports that the Wild have in fact called on J.T. Miller. While Miller has flashed ability at every stop, including New York and Tampa, he has been at his best since landing with the Canucks. Miller can do it all from the center position; a balanced scorer, fierce checker, and face-off ace, Miller has developed into a well-rounded top-six pivot. He even plays big minutes for the Canucks, too. The Wild have taken notice and clearly feel that he could be an asset, perhaps even on the top line.

Kicking the tires is far from finalizing a deal though and the Canucks won’t let Miller go easily. Miller is signed through next season and at a $5.25MM AAV that is very palatable for a player who has scored at a near point-per-game pace since arriving in Vancouver. Kuzma suspects that a package from Minnesota would likely include Kevin Fiala, which could be attractive to the Canucks. Fiala and the Wild seem to be at odds about his role on the team following a difficult negotiation this summer and the 25-year-old forward could benefit from a change of scenery. The Canucks would get younger by swapping Miller for Fiala, but will also maintain their goal of avoiding a rebuild by adding another talented, proven forward in return. That won’t be it either, as the Canucks will be able to command some building blocks as well. Their first-round pick and top prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy are likely off the board, but a second-round and/or an exciting young name like Calen Addison or Adam Beckman could be floated instead.

Again, a deal is nowhere close but when interest is able to be confirmed like this, there is typically more than just smoke. The Canucks and Wild seem like good trade partners, the question is whether Vancouver is willing and if so whether Minnesota can meet their demands. Miller could be a game-changer for a Wild team in position to make a deep run this season.

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  1. puhl

    6 months ago

    Pull the trigger on this deal!! Get it done Guerin!!

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  2. sadminnesotan

    6 months ago

    Nope, Addison and Beckman aren’t going anywhere. No way Guerin trades them.

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    • ericl

      6 months ago

      Have to give up something to get something. The Wild aren’t getting an impact player unless they give up a high end prospect. I would lay odds that one of Addison or Beckman gets moved this season if the Wild opt to go for it

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    • jdgoat

      6 months ago

      I mean if they’re getting a player like Miller back in return he sure is trading them.

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  3. billysbballz

    6 months ago

    Please Rangers get in on JT. We need a guy that can win face offs. Worst trade when we set JT and McDonough to Tampa.

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    • padam

      6 months ago

      Boesser and Miller would check off the much needed boxes for the Rangers.

      Georgiev, Laf and a #1 I think would get the deal done. Toss in Strome to stay under the cap if necessary.

      Reply
    • jallopy

      6 months ago

      What are you smoking? Why don’t we throw Breadman in there as well. Thank god your not the GM

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  4. bigdaddyt

    6 months ago

    Gosh darn I want to see this happen. Miller was born to put that jersey on

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  5. kerryd

    6 months ago

    Sounds more like a wannabe (or failed) player agent floating a rumour to see if there’s any response.

    Or a player’s agent using such a person to “test the waters” and see about trying to move his player to greener pastures.

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  6. Joe Grace

    6 months ago

    They will need a big package to get JT. No use talking about it they won’t give what the van want anyways.

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  7. Johnny Z

    6 months ago

    I would like Boeser to come to Detroit, say for Jared McIsaac and a 2nd (Caps)

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  8. Dickie Dunn

    6 months ago

    Thats funny. Especially the return.

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  9. ruckus727

    6 months ago

    Nothing is off the table. JT is going to cost them their first rounder and other pieces. And he is worth it too.

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  10. secretsatan

    6 months ago

    I love Miller on Vancouver, a rare good acquisition, and I hope the Canucks fleece any team that wants him.

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  11. Wildwing

    6 months ago

    Fiala and second round pick should do it

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  12. Bucky76

    6 months ago

    kravtsov and 2nd rounder,, For Miller going back to Rangers…

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  13. Modified_6

    6 months ago

    Guerin has two options with the upcoming heavy cap penalties for the new few years, trade pieces for guys on ELCs (or flip Dumba this off-season and hope Addison works out) or go for it.

    I for one hope they go all in. If it meant JT AND Boeser I wouldn’t shy away from trading Rossi, Beckman and Addison. But, if at any point the name Boldy comes up I’d immediately hang up.

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    • Wildwing

      6 months ago

      With Rask and Goligoski deals expiring Wild will be under the cap next season.
      They should not give up any of the top prospects , Team is allready very good. Fiala and maybe a first round pick to get a top six center would be good move.

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