If you take the long view, all the way back to February of 2022, then J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers appears inevitable.

J.T. Miller’s return to the New York Rangers became successful very quickly when he scored in the opening period against the Boston Bruins, a day after he was acquired in a trade from Vancouver.

“I have no disrespect toward the Vancouver Canucks organization,” Miller said. “They’ve given me absolutely everything. The support I’ve had over this whole year, it’s been a long year and an opportunity came up where I could be a Ranger again and obviously it’s a special thing for my family and I, so we are truly excited.”