Killem Dafoe
Hold my baby, man.
He's a very skilled player. He was often the only forward on the Rangers who could actually skate the puck into the zone and make a play.
Confirmed Trade: [NYR/VAN] JT Miller, Erik Brannstrom, Jackson Dorrington for Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, 2025 1st round pick (top 13 protected)
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When he's dressed he's a great player.
That's never been a question (to Rangers fans).
The issue is that he frequently forgets there are heavy hitters on the ice and ends up being laid out and missing for considerable swaths seasons because of it.
Him playing in the same division as Trouba would scare the crap out of me.
strattonius
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I mean yeah that's why his value tanked so hard. He has concussion history and injury problems.
NyQuil
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Yes but it's not like has gotten "unlucky" with his concussions.
He has a track record of skating with his head down into traffic. This works and looks impressive... until he gets blown up. And he gets blown up frequently.
He has awareness problems not injury problems. Injuries are the symptom, not the problem.
Canucks traded a forward better than EP for another forward better than EP?
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I know fans think Trouba is a dick, but I'd put money on Trouba letting up when it comes to Chytil.
Yea, while he’s looked good so far, this is also very noticeable. He was hit hard multiple times against Colorado, including getting blown up while admiring his pass
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He did bounce up and keep playing so that’s a good sign.
This…..
Kid always flashed the size/skill/talent combo…..
But anyone thinking he’s going to stay healthy for the rigors of a 82 game season plus playoffs with some long hard series against heavy physical teams is going to be in for a rude awakening……
And it’s 98% always a nothing meaningless hit that takes him out long term….
If not watching the game closely, you’d miss it most of the time.
It's certainly good... But just be aware this happened multiple times while he was a Ranger as well.
He'll take a hit, get up, seemingly be ok, and then miss the next 10 games with "an upper body injury."
I think this could be a great deal for both teams. JT Miller is obviously the best player in the deal, and I hope he regains his form from last year. I think it was pretty clear that that wasn't going to happen in Vancouver. If he does this is a homerun for the Rangers.
Canucks did well to change the dynamic of their roster with the trades as well. Basically turned 1 asset into Chytil, MP, O'Connor, and a decent prospect in Mancini. In that they also opened up some space and rid themselves of Desharnias. Being at the past two games at Rogers, I feel they look way faster and more physical, and are playing the best hockey they have all season, especially given Hughes has been out. Our Defensive game has been lightyears ahead of where it was 10 days ago.
It will take much more time to really guage the impact on both sides, but the early returns look good for both so far.
Canucks did well to change the dynamic of their roster with the trades as well. Basically turned 1 asset into Chytil, MP, O'Connor, and a decent prospect in Mancini. In that they also opened up some space and rid themselves of Desharnias. Being at the past two games at Rogers, I feel they look way faster and more physical, and are playing the best hockey they have all season, especially given Hughes has been out. Our Defensive game has been lightyears ahead of where it was 10 days ago.
It will take much more time to really guage the impact on both sides, but the early returns look good for both so far.
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the good news is that he has gotten blown up a couple times this year and bounced right back. and hasnt taken long to regain his stride. hoping he has overcome his head/neck stuff a la Crosby.
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Miller rarely, if ever, gets “blown up”.
Miller rarely, if ever, gets “blown up”
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Sergei Shirokov
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Really happy JT has started off so strong with the Rangers. He's really a fantastic player.
IIRC he's 11th all time in Canucks scoring, and 2nd (only behind Pavel Bure) in PPG. So he's been an all-time player for the Canucks during his time here. He's been incredible. And I think for the Rangers his personality is exactly what they need to jump-start their talented team. Really any team hoping to win the cup would love to have him & its certainly an irreplaceable loss for our team in the short term, but it seems like one of those situations that needed to happen sadly.
No ill-will at all though, I think hes everything the Rangers needed & I'm very happy with what we've gotten out of the deal especially after the PIT trade. So far both sides seem happy with it & hopefully it continues to be that way.
And for Rangers fans, I've always been optimistic about that deal as it ages, and its certainly a steal right now.
IIRC he's 11th all time in Canucks scoring, and 2nd (only behind Pavel Bure) in PPG. So he's been an all-time player for the Canucks during his time here. He's been incredible. And I think for the Rangers his personality is exactly what they need to jump-start their talented team. Really any team hoping to win the cup would love to have him & its certainly an irreplaceable loss for our team in the short term, but it seems like one of those situations that needed to happen sadly.
No ill-will at all though, I think hes everything the Rangers needed & I'm very happy with what we've gotten out of the deal especially after the PIT trade. So far both sides seem happy with it & hopefully it continues to be that way.
And for Rangers fans, I've always been optimistic about that deal as it ages, and its certainly a steal right now.
I hope he keeps it up. JT is an animal, probably my favorite Canucks ever.
Jerzey Devil
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Hate to say it but I don’t like Miller on the Rangers. Still was kinda hoping he’d wind up in NJ. He’s what we need right now. And he’s killing it in NY so far.
