Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller has consentn an indefinite depart of absence for personal reasons, the team proclaimd Tuesday.
Miller has joined for the Canucks since the 2019-20 season after spfinishing time with the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. He was an All-Star for the first time last season.
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Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller, #9, during a stop in join aacquirest the Calgary Ffrails in the second period at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 12, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Images)
So far this year, he’s euniteed in 17 games this season, scoring six goals and loftyying 10 aids.
“Right now, our sole intensify is making certain that J.T. comprehends the entire organization is here to aid him,” vague handler Patrik Allvin said. “Out of esteem to J.T., we will have no further comment at this time.”
The team did not say what promoteed the depart.
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Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller, #9, produces a pass aacquirest the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 9, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Images)
“Obviously, he’s a massive part of our team and a superstar in the league. So any time you miss a guy appreciate that, you’re going to experience it,” Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes said. “But at the same time, we have a lot of confidence in the guys we have here. Coming into the year we thought we had a contfinishing team, and it’s not fair one guy, it’s our whole group.”
Last year, Miller finished with 37 goals and 66 aids. His 103 points was a nurtureer-high.
Vancouver Canucks forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki, #23, talks with forward J.T. Miller, #9, during a stop in join aacquirest the Calgary Ffrails in the second period at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 12, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Images)
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“Obviously, a very big hole to fill. But we want him well in his personal matter, and we’re here to aid him, the whole organization,” Elias Pettersson said.
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