For giggles, I asked ChatGPT :
should the canucks trade miller , petterson or no one
ChatGPT said:
It depends on the direction the Canucks want to take with their team. Let’s break it down:
1. Trade J.T. Miller
- Why it makes sense:
Miller is a high-impact player, but his long-term contract (7 years starting in 2023-24) could become problematic if the Canucks aren't contending soon. Trading him could bring back valuable assets to address weaknesses like defense or depth scoring.
- Why it doesn’t:
He’s a leader and point producer, and moving him might signal a step back, which could frustrate the fanbase and teammates.
2. Trade Elias Pettersson
- Why it makes sense:
It really doesn’t unless Pettersson signals he won’t re-sign (his contract expires after 2023-24). Trading him could bring a massive return to kickstart a rebuild.
- Why it doesn’t:
He’s a franchise player. Trading him would be a huge gamble and potentially set the team back years. Keeping Pettersson should be a top priority unless his future with the team is uncertain.
3. Trade No One
- Why it makes sense:
The Canucks already have a solid core with Pettersson, Hughes, Demko, and Miller. Instead of moving a big name, the focus could be on fixing depth issues and improving the defense through smaller moves.
- Why it doesn’t:
If the team underperforms again, they could risk being stuck in mediocrity without addressing core weaknesses.
My Take:
Unless Pettersson gives signals that he’s not staying, the Canucks should
not trade him. Trading Miller might make sense if they can get younger, cheaper, and better balanced. If the goal is to contend soon, keeping both and tweaking the roster would be better.