The NHL world just got hit with a trade bombshell! Elias Pettersson’s teammate, J.T. Miller is packing his bags and heading back to where it all began—Manhattan! Yep, the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks shook hands on a deal that sends Miller, along with Erik Brännström and NCAA prospect Jackson Dorrington, straight to the Big Apple. In return, the Canucks are bringing in veteran Filip Chytil, rookie Victor Mancini, and a top-13 protected 2025 first-round pick, which could slide to 2026. And guess what? Miller is expected to suit up for the Rangers this Saturday against the Boston Bruins!
But here’s where it gets even spicier—Miller had a full no-move clause, meaning he had to give this trade the green light himself. And with all the recent buzz about tension between him and Elias Pettersson, fans have been dying to hear Pettersson’s take. Well, the wait is finally over—Elias Pettersson has officially broken his silence on the trade!
In a recent video shared by Sportsnet, Elias Pettersson didn’t shy away from the emotions of the moment when asked about J.T. Miller’s shocking trade. “Yeah, obviously a big blow. I lost JT,” he admitted, the weight of the move still fresh. Losing a player like Miller? Not easy. “We lose a skillful, power forward. His play speaks for itself,” Pettersson reflected. But there’s no time to dwell—just have to look ahead and keep grinding.
Then came the real heat. The journalist didn’t dance around it—management made it clear: something had to give. Did this trade ease the tension? Pettersson wasn’t about to spill the drama. “I don’t want to get into that,” he said, choosing to keep his eyes on the road ahead. And while the headlines may focus on the rough patches, there were good times, too. “Playoffs my second year and then playoffs last year. Just a player that I think both of us made each other better.” No bad blood, just the reality of the game.
“All we can do now is look forward. I wish him the best.”
Elias Pettersson speaks on the J.T. Miller trade. pic.twitter.com/yOqWVOAVkW
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 1, 2025
And now? The spotlight is on Pettersson more than ever. With Miller gone, there’s no question about who needs to step up. Is he ready for that weight? No hesitation. “Yeah, of course. I want that pressure. I want that pressure and it’s up to me to take it.” Challenge accepted. The Canucks’ future is in his hands, and he’s not backing down.
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