Confirmed with Link: JT Miller to Take Indefinite Leave of Absence for Personal Reasons

[Felix the Cat Potvin]

EP really has to step up as an emotional leader at this point for the team, rather than being only an occasional offensive dynamo. I realize it's not his personality, but he can still lead with his play and effort. At the level of the forwards, Miller has been carrying this team emotionally for too long, dragging them into the battle so many times (not so much this year though). EP can do that on the ice; we need this player to be assertive, focused, and making others around him better, rather than simply putting up stats once in awhile.

 

[Snatcher Demko]

Wonder how the relationship is between Miller and Tocchet.

Either way, wish him and family the best. It's a long season - adversity can be a blessing - sometimes.

 

[just22]

Anyone follow him and/or his wife on IG? Saw a rumor his wife deleted her IG account.

You can temporarily disable/deactivate an IG account. Probably did it so she doesn’t get spammed/harassed by fans

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Not sure how this team wins games without their 2 best forwards out indefinitely in Boeser & Miller.

The forward group by committee has to get it done, team will have to play tight defensively and grind out wins.

 

[wonton15]

Here it is on Twitter now.

 

[carjackmalone]

Miller for Crosby

 

[Regal]

I’m not going to comment on what’s going on with JT. I hope he gets the help he needs and overcomes whatever he’s dealing with.

That being said, interesting the narrative post game was that JT could handle the benching, whereas someone like Petey wouldn’t be able to cope with it. When you look at it temporally, it seems like the benching was the tipping point and it makes you wonder if Tocchet really has as great an insight in to the psyche of his players as we all think he does.

I think it’s probably more what vadimsharifijanov said that Tocchet probably felt he wasn’t in the right headspace to be one of the guys to help the team win and either that’s because things have got to this point where he needs to step away, or maybe it helped Miller realize he should step back. I doubt it upset Miller to the point it was a tipping point in itself.

 

[just22]

He wants to go back to the states. Why not, the party is about to start down there for guys like him! Maybe he can volunteer with ICE?

This comment ain’t it.

 

[bossram]

So Tocc put Miller on blast when he JT clearly has some off-ice things going on? Not a great look.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

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Well this is best case scenario for him and his family.

At the end of the day we're all human and all need a reset every now and then.

Hopefully he can take as much time as he needs.

 

[iceburg]

Here it is on Twitter now.

This does not give me comfort.

 

[AD16]

I think it’s probably more what vadimsharifijanov said that Tocchet probably felt he wasn’t in the right headspace to be one of the guys to help the team win and either that’s because things have got to this point where he needs to step away, or maybe it helped Miller realize he should step back. I doubt it upset Miller to the point it was a tipping point in itself.

Yeah fair enough. Of course all speculation on my end. Hope JT comes back stronger than ever

 

[ephmrl]

It may sound harsh and I will garner criticism for saying this but this core does appear to be really mentally fragile. Between Pettersson earlier on this season and now this? It's rather concerning.

That's not to excuse this fanbase which has a segment of really unhinged and disturbed individuals going at these players.

How can you say they're mentally fragile when none of us have any idea what's going on in Miller and Pettersson's personal lives? This type of speculation is just gross IMO.

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

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Some of our fans are garbage, JT Miller has been carrying this team on his back for 3 years now, show some love and respect, have nothing good to say than don’t say it.

 

[Canucks LB]

JT has been the heart and soul of this team for years, hope he gets his clarity, and I hope everything goes well with him and his life.

Take as long as you want, come back when you’re ready.

 

[LemonSauceD]

So Tocc put Miller on blast when he JT clearly has some off-ice things going on? Not a great look.

I don’t think it’s related. Miller was playing bad, Tocchet benches him as he’s done before and it worked to light a fire under JT when he has those lull moments.

Judging from the reports so far, this seems like it was unrelated to this specific benching situation and more related to his overall play and him wanting to re-set. Better for him to take a month off and just focus on getting that drive and clarity back which is what makes him a really good player. This market and the demands can be overwhelming and distracting.

In hindsight this is probably what Pettersson should have done and Miller probably sees he’s heading towards that same downward trend.

 

[SillyRabbit]

I think this time away will be a good thing for Miller.

We don’t know what’s going on, but we do know that the current situation was not looking great.

It would’ve been much worse for him to continue on this current path without taking any action.

I think a lot of players would try to “play through” whatever is going on and end up making things worse.

So if it’s as simple as he needs some time to rest and reset, I’m glad he’s taking it.

 

[vancityluongo]

the word "indefinite" is troubling, but maybe just to get media to shut up and not ask questions if it extends beyond a couple weeks or whatever.

hope miller and his family are alright

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Hoping for nothing but the best for JT Miller, and for his family. Obviously the game can take a toll on mental health, and I hope this time lets him get himself right and that he has the support he needs.

 

[Nucker101]

Heal up, king

 

[ddawg1950]

Well, we'll see what kind of team we have now.

I'm still strangely optimistic.

 

[HelloCookie]

All the best to JT, do what is right and come back safe and sound

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Holy shit.

Hope all is well with JT and his family.

 

[Breakers]

I’m not expecting him back before the 4 nations

So February 20th onward

 

[pitseleh]

the word "indefinite" is troubling, but maybe just to get media to shut up and not ask questions if it extends beyond a couple weeks or whatever.

hope miller and his family are alright

“Indefinite” just means of an unknown length, and I think you’re right it is just to keep media quiet if it extends for a while.

No good news to come out of a situation like this but the Dhaliwal / Johnston reports seem about as good as you can hope for.