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.

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,

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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.

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.

Saturday's impressive Canucks victory felt more like a fun last ride for a once-promising core that seems bound for a breakup.

It’s crystal clear that something with the Vancouver Canucks is not right. A couple of games where things started to turn in their favor came to a crashing halt on Thursday as the team lost 5-1 at home to the Los Angeles Kings.

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.

The Vancouver Canucks need more from J.T. Miller. In the midst of the Western Conference’s playoff race, and one season removed from pacing the squad and finishing ninth league-wide with 103 points, Miller’s game has taken a dip in 2024-25.

The Vancouver Canucks continue to watch their season slip away with just two wins since returning from the Christmas break. Even worse, the Canucks have only found the win column three times in their last 14 games.