Concern rises as former New York Rangers forward takes indefinite leave of absence
The Vancouver Canucks will pull into Madison Square Garden short-handed tonight, as it's been announced that J.T. Miller won't be with the team.
According to Canucks management the former Rangers forward has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the organization.
There have been no details released other than Miller is absent for "personal reasons" at the moment.
NHL Insider who covers the Vancouver Canucks Patrick Johnston followed up on the report stating it isn't due to alcohol or drug abuse-related matters, thankfully.
Been told that J.T. Miller's personal leave is not related to substance or alcohol abuse or anything at all like that.
It's about giving the player a chance to re-set himself mentally. We know he is obsessed with competing at 100 per cent and we can see he hasn't been. That's been weighing on him.- Patrick Johnston (@risingaction.bsky.social) November 19, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Miller has been a key piece in the Canucks lineup who will be sorely missed. He's second on the team in points with 16( 6 G, 10 A) and has lead the team with six goals.
Miller was recently benched against the Nashville Predators and subsequently lost 5-3. His time on ice was drastically lower than usual with a 11:49 TOI during the game.
Rick Tocchet's statement on that decision:
Something is happening in Vancouver and it doesn't seem to be anything good.
