Sometimes less is more. In the NHL it could be the case after Elias Pettersson expressed a concise message about JT Miller. With the Vancouver Canucks And New York Rangers face to face, the new captain of The Big Apple was a hot topic among Vancity players.
Some are more willing to talk about it than others. Anyway, everyone Vancouver was affected by last season’s rift between Pettersson and Miller. While the drama of the 2024-25 NHL campaign led to Miller’s return to New York – and his subsequent appointment as captain –it was impossible for questions on the subject not to arise before a frank reunion.
THE NHL I’ve been waiting for the game to take place during the Frozen Frenzy (all 32 teams playing virtually at the same time), but many eyes will be on the action at Rogers Arena. Like Miller enters the stadium wearing the “C” for the Broadway Blueshirtsfans across the league can’t wait to see how Pettersson reacts.
Tension is high in the air before the Rangers‘ visit to the Canucks, but the Swedish star doesn’t think much of it. As he made clear by admitting bluntly, he would much rather focus his mind elsewhere than dwell on the past.
JT Miller #8 of the New York Rangers participates in an NHL game.
“Honestly, we’re not happy with how it went. But that’s in the past. EliasPettersson commented on the drama-filled 2024-25 NHL season, via Sports Network. “We can only learn from this.”
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Additionally, when asked if he should play against him this year, Pettersson didn’t even answer the question. “I also played against him last year” the Canucks forward responded bluntly, according to Athletics Vince Mercogliano.
Other voices
Several Canucks players were asked what they thought of Miller returning to Vancouver, and the answers varied. For some, it’s another game in the NHL’s busy schedule. Others, however, are excited at the idea of facing a friend and former teammate.
“Obviously, (last year) some things happened. But it wasn’t as big as it was made out to be“, admitted veteran defenseman Tyler Myers. “(Miller) is a guy who always wore his heart on his sleeve. When he was having a good day, you knew it. When he was having a bad day, you knew it.
JT Miller #9 passes Elias Pettersson #40
“When it comes to meeting as a group, we can’t hold anything back. You need to air things out. There will be noise with anything, positive or negative. We just realized that if something happens throughout the year, we are all still brothers and fighting for the same goal.
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Keep it a dollar
Although it is a daunting task, neither team can afford any distractions in the next match. Vancouver recently ended its three-game losing streak and is looking to string together a winning streak. As for New York, Miller and the Rangers have lost three straight, winning just three of their first ten games of the NHL season. Calling JT Miller’s return game in Vancouver a must-win for the Blueshirts would be an understatement.
