Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller has taken an indefinite depart of absence for private causes, the staff introduced Tuesday.
Miller has performed for the Canucks for the reason that 2019-20 season after spending time with the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. He was an All-Star for the primary time final season.
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Vancouver Canucks ahead J.T. Miller, #9, throughout a cease in play in opposition to the Calgary Flames within the second interval at Rogers Area in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 12, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Photos)
Up to now this yr, he’s appeared in 17 video games this season, scoring six targets and tallying 10 assists.
“Right now, our sole focus is making sure that J.T. knows the entire organization is here to support him,” common supervisor Patrik Allvin stated. “Out of respect to J.T., we will have no further comment at this time.”
The staff didn’t say what sparked the depart.
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Vancouver Canucks ahead J.T. Miller, #9, makes a go in opposition to the Edmonton Oilers through the third interval at Rogers Area in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 9, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Photos)
“Obviously, he’s a massive part of our team and a superstar in the league. So any time you miss a guy like that, you’re going to feel it,” Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes stated. “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 contending team, and it’s not just one guy, it’s our whole group.”
Final yr, Miller completed with 37 targets and 66 assists. His 103 factors was a career-high.
Vancouver Canucks ahead Jonathan Lekkerimaki, #23, talks with ahead J.T. Miller, #9, throughout a cease in play in opposition to the Calgary Flames within the second interval at Rogers Area in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 12, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Photos)
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“Obviously, a very big hole to fill. But we wish him well in his personal matter, and we’re here to support him, the whole organization,” Elias Pettersson stated.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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