The Vancouver Canucks have made a significant trade, sending J.T. Miller, Erik Brannstrom, and Jackson Dorrington to the New York Rangers in exchange for Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a protected first-round draft pick. Miller agreed to waive his no-trade clause, which facilitates this deal, and the Canucks will not retain any salary. The 31-year-old Miller has a cap hit of $8 million for five more seasons and returns to the team where he started his career. Brannstrom, a pending RFA, has a $900,000 cap hit and was drafted 15th overall in 2017. Dorrington, a sixth-round pick in 2022, has not yet signed his entry-level contract.

The Rangers receive an experienced playmaker in Miller, who has had a challenging season in terms of finishing but has a proven record. Analysts express mixed feelings about the trade's value, with concern about the age of the centers now on the Rangers' roster, as well as speculation regarding the future of star center Mika Zibanejad. The trade could potentially allow Elias Pettersson to flourish more without Miller on the roster, addressing Vancouver’s immediate needs and setting the stage for further moves.