There was momentum on J.T. Miller getting traded to the New York Rangers on Saturday, but the deal collapsed per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Miller was supposedly being held out of Saturday night's game against the Edmonton Oilers while some AHL players in the Rangers organization were scratched.

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller was close to leaving the franchise at some point through Saturday but he remains on its roster and at the center of trade speculation. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman,

NHL trade deadline is just three weeks away, so it’s about to get even clearer which teams are going to be sellers and which will be buyers. Meanwhile, two teams, the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers are rumored to be in discussion about a potential swap of players,

Center missed 10 games earlier this season for personal reasons, had 2 assists in win against Oilers on Saturday

The Vancouver Canucks were on the verge of trading J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers on Saturday, only for the deal to fall apart in the final moments.

The Canucks have reportedly been trying to trade J.T. Miller for some time now as tensions continue to rise in the team's locker room.

Saturday's impressive Canucks victory felt more like a fun last ride for a once-promising core that seems bound for a breakup.

The Vancouver Canucks have been the talk of the National Hockey League this season. There has been injury news, leaves of absence, and locker room sagas, which have now led to trade rumours.

The J.T. Miller's situation with the Vancouver Canucks is getting out of hand. Vancouver has lost five out of its last six games while Miller is continuing to struggle as all eyes are on the Canucks.

It’s been an interesting season for J.T. Miller. From a leave of absence, to trade rumors, to on-ice struggles, Miller has been through a lot with the Vancouver Canucks. Rick Tocchet addressed Miller’s struggles and was blunt about how the veteran forward could be better.