Canucks Decline Rangers Trade Amid Roster Changes

The Vancouver Canucks have declined a trade offer from the New York Rangers that involved exchanging J.T. Miller for Mika Zibanejad. The Rangers, seeking to revamp their roster, approached the Canucks with the proposal earlier in the season, but Vancouver was not interested due to Zibanejad's recent underperformance and higher salary. Despite rumors of a rift between Miller and Canucks star Elias Pettersson, both players have denied such claims, and the Canucks are exploring trade options for both players. The Rangers, under GM Chris Drury, are actively making changes, having already traded captain Jacob Trouba and forward Kaapo Kakko. While Zibanejad once had standout seasons, his current play has lagged, making the one-for-one trade offer less appealing to Vancouver. The Canucks are still considering their options as the NHL trade deadline approaches, with other players like Ivan Provorov also being potential trade targets for improving their roster.