Player Discussion JT Miller Thread - Family Man

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ChuckNorris4Cup

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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?
 
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rypper

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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.
 
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lawrence

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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

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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.
 
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Ninjadude

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Trade incoming. Lol

Just seems a bit bizarre that he is on leave without any explanation.
 

ChuckNorris4Cup

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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.
I don't know exactly, just what I read from some other people, supposedly the new speculation is she shut down her IG, but again not sure if that has anything to do with it. Obviously he's dealing with something and not substance related, just hope he gets better.
 

PuckMunchkin

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He did play with kinesio tape on his neck upper back in some of the first games this season.

And what I've learned from pro wrestling is that if a body part has kinesio tape on it, that part is broken, destroyed, Good GOD ALMIGHTY! They KILLED HIM!
 

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I’ll do it with the right price

He’s 31 and there’s no way to know when he will start to have drastic decline

They’ve been trying to unload Trouba.

Trouba and Miller are paid the same and a similar age…

They are probably hoping we are willing to make a desperation move.

Maybe they forgot we changed GM’s a couple seasons back.
 

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trouba still controls his destination. there's zero chance he leaves his wife and kid to come here and as has been pointed out his wife is tied to the nyc area until july and to a us market for the forseeable future
 
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IComeInPeace

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Is the speculation that he wants out true? What would the ask be from MN?
He could easily have left as a UFA if he wanted out of the city itself…

He’s become beloved by the fans who commonly cheer his name at games (and apparently at WWE events)

He seems like he absolutely loves Tocchet (and vice versa).

—it seems like him and EP40 just tolerate one another: is that a reason to request a trade?

Doesn’t seem like it…

…Especially given that at the time he left the team, EP40 still very much sucked, and if we are in fact in ‘win now’ mode, JTM would have been the easy guy to pick if you had to choose one of the two.

But, if you still think he can be had, the ask will be sky high.

Sure he will be older for the last couple years of his contract but he’s the type of guy that could make a bunch of teams very legit Cup contenders if they added him to their playoff roster.

So, you’d have to expect to give up significantly more than you’re thinking you can acquire him for.
 
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