Player Discussion JT Miller Thread - Family Man

[RobertKron]

why is everyone talking about gimmicks in the bozo thread

deep state

 

[Deeds26]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858937082028458459

Gonna post this here as well, hope everything is okay with him and the family.

 

[Jyrki]

Hope everything is alright with him.

 

[Laterade]

Hope everything is okay.

 

[mathonwy]

Damn JT. Be well man. We need you.

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

Not good news about Miller, this is the last player Canucks need out of the lineup, but he needs to be in the right state of mind, so hopefully he can deal with whatever it is.

I read this in another chat, but someone mentioned how him and his wife don't follow each other on IG anymore, I'm not saying this is the problem, but just pointing out someone noticed this.

 

[rypper]

Not good news about Miller, this is the last player Canucks need out of the lineup, but he needs to be in the right state of mind, so hopefully he can deal with whatever it is.

I read this in another chat, but someone mentioned how him and his wife don't follow each other on IG anymore, I'm not saying this is the problem, but just pointing out someone noticed this.

He still follows his wives interior decorating business. Also I don't know how much stock to put into it, because Demko and Miller don't follow each other. (Not saying you're putting stock into it.)

The team isn't saying much but the local guys found out it's not related to the any kind of substance issue.

 

[Russian_fanatic]

Not good news about Miller, this is the last player Canucks need out of the lineup, but he needs to be in the right state of mind, so hopefully he can deal with whatever it is.

I read this in another chat, but someone mentioned how him and his wife don't follow each other on IG anymore, I'm not saying this is the problem, but just pointing out someone noticed this.

Something is fishy... my wife follows her on Instagram, and this morning she posted she was in Mexico, and then her Instagram was deactivated.

I hate to speculate, but Miller doesn't strike me as a guy who would force his way out, and he's a warrior who plays through injuries.

Whatever the reason, I hope he takes all the time he needs. His mental health is far more important than any W or L.

 

[David71]

He's been playing through injury for what, a month now?

And even before then, he didn't look to be in top game shape in the first few games of the season.

With him being benched in the third against the Predators, I think you absolutely have to force him out of the lineup so he can rest, rehab and recover.

He's not helping the team at all, and he's only prolonging the time it will take for him to heal.

Instead of playing ineffective for the next ~15-20 games while he tries to play through the injury, he should just sit out ~8-10 games, get back to 100% and return to the lineup when he's fully healthy and able to have a big impact.

this was the best case scenario. did he deserved the benching i think so but whatever is ailing him it affected his on ice performance. let him reset and deal with whatever is going on privately on his own. hockey players are HUMAN beings. he has 3 young kids as well. get well soon millsy. whenever he comes back he'll be in a better state of mind to solely focus on "hockey". so his caphit still counts against the canucks salary cap for however long he is out for right? if someone can clarify on this situation?

 

[rypper]

Patrick Johnston:

this was the best case scenario. did he deserved the benching i think so but whatever is ailing him it affected his on ice performance. let him reset and deal with whatever is going on privately on his own. hockey players are HUMAN beings. he has 3 young kids as well. get well soon millsy. whenever he comes back he'll be in a better state of mind to solely focus on "hockey". so his caphit still counts against the canucks salary cap for however long he is out for right? if someone can clarify on this situation?

Still counts against cap, still counts as a roster spot. If he were to go on IR or enter the NHLPA assistance program they would gain a roster spot.

 

[David71]

right call by natalie to delete her social media. its toxic tbh no matter how you spin in. twitter is the worst when it comes to vancouverhockey for the past 15-20yrs.

 

[lawrence]

leave wife's of players alone god dammit! if you want to trash a player I think thats fine. Its all spice. Marchands accounts has the most hilarious insults but leave the players family members alone. Omg Canuck fans......

I hope everything is good JT. You've been consistently our best player the last half decade. Take the time you need.

 

[SillyRabbit]

this was the best case scenario. did he deserved the benching i think so but whatever is ailing him it affected his on ice performance. let him reset and deal with whatever is going on privately on his own. hockey players are HUMAN beings. he has 3 young kids as well. get well soon millsy. whenever he comes back he'll be in a better state of mind to solely focus on "hockey". so his caphit still counts against the canucks salary cap for however long he is out for right? if someone can clarify on this situation?

Yep I agree. He very clearly needs this time to reset/recover/rest, whatever it may be.

Hope he takes whatever time he needs and when he does return, it's on his own terms and he's back to himself.

And yes, he still counts against the cap, because otherwise players who are older and want to retire but still get paid could "sit out" and exploit the CBA.