Canucks' Patrik Allvin won't address J.T. Miller trade reports - ESPN

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin on Monday declined to address reports that forward J.T. Miller was nearly traded to the New York Rangers over the weekend.

Sportsnet first reported over the weekend that there were discussions within the Canucks organization about holding Miller out of their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday due to a potential trade with the Rangers. The trade, which would have involved multiple players and draft picks, ultimately fell apart.

«I'm not going to go into any specifics and comments on any talks around the league, but since I got here, I'm always trying to explore how to make our team better and see if it makes sense or not,» Allvin said when asked multiple times about the potential trade and Miller's future with the Canucks during a midseason news conference.

Miller has played in Vancouver since the 2019-20 season. He was originally drafted 15th overall by the Rangers in 2011 and played parts of six seasons in New York.

Allvin declined to define if there were any «untouchables» on his roster, and he gave credit to his players for «blocking out the noises» about a potential Miller trade in posting a 3-2 win over the Oilers.

«I'm planning on being a Canuck today, tomorrow,» Miller, who had two assists and played well defensively in the victory, said after the game. «Whatever happens, happens. I'm focused on the next game.»

Miller has 31 points in 35 games this season. He was the team's leading scorer last season with 103 points in 81 games.

Vancouver has struggled in the standings, with a 20-15-10 record that has them outside of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Miller's future has mostly been clouded due to an ongoing personal issue with Canucks star center