These Two Teams Close to Making a Blockbuster Deal
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S. Harper
August 1, 2022 (0:04)
The Vancouver Canucks have had a serious dilemma since last season on what to do with forward JT Miller. It all started with the Canucks terrible season and rumors behind the scenes that theere was trouble between Miller and Canucks Captain Bo Horvat.
Both Horvat and Miller would deny and downplay things but when there's smoke there's useally fire and the rumors continued heading into the off-season. Now as the 2022-23 season approaches Canucks General Manager Patrik Alvin has a big dilemma on what to do with with JT Miller who's heading into the final year of his contract and will be a unrestricted free agent next summer.
The Hockey News revealed the New York have General Manager Lou Lamoriello is very interested in bringing Miller to the Islanders and offered a elite level player..
offering a Noah Dobson and and a high pick to the Canucks in return.
Lamoriello believes the Islanders can compete this season adding Miller to the line-up with Matt Barzel would be high octain offence. Lamoriello can't get Miller sources say they will likely pursue Nazem Kadri.
Credit:NHL Trade Rumors
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Who would be the winner of this blockbuster deal!?? |
Islanders | 56 | 34.1 % |
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