Here are three blockbuster Avalanche trade targets in the wake of the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade with the Hurricanes.
A report that the Canucks were in trade talks with the Hurricanes before the Rantanen trade is part of the recent speculation regarding Miller and Pettersson.
Drury took his most dramatic step yet in making this Rangers roster his own by acquiring Miller in Friday's blockbuster trade.
The New York Rangers have pulled off a blockbuster trade for J.T. Miller, taking another center off the board for the Maple Leafs. Another blockbuster trade has occurred in the NHL, marking the second such deal in as many weeks,
The Hurricanes sent Martin Necas, Jack Drury, and multiple draft picks to the Avalanche in exchange for Rantanen, while Taylor Hall joined Carolina from Chicago. The Blackhawks retained 50% of Rantanen’s salary and received a third-round pick in return, making the operation more palatable for the Hurricanes.
J.T. Miller is reportedly open to more cities than previously reported in a potential Vancouver Canucks trade.
Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discuss the Mikko Rantanen deal, more NHL trade speculation, Connor Hellebuyck's record chase, Jacob Markstrom's injury and more.
The Rangers acquire center J.T. Miller from the Canucks. Flyers, Flames make four-player trade. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.
Miller, 31, is the big prize in the deal. He’s had a down year amidst reports of a fractured locker room in Vancouver. The Canucks were expected to move either him or Elias Petterson in hopes of breaking up the discontent on that team. Miller has nine goals and 26 assists this season after three straight seasons of at least 30.
Jonathan Drouin had two goals and added an assist, Martin Necas scored his first goal with Colorado, and the Avalanche scored four in the first period to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 in Denver on Friday night.
The Vancouver Canucks' Pettersson contingent keeps growing.The club acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O'Connor from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Danton Heinen,