"When Chris Drury made the trade last season for JT Miller to re-join the New York Rangers, the logic was simple, if mildly flawed. Miller is a fiery personality who doesn't accept losing, and the Rangers were doing plenty of losing. Additionally, Miller came at the cost of an oft-injured third line center, a bottom pair defenseman, and a first round draft pick."
"While somehow making the United States Olympic team (if rumors are to be believed, his methods to make the team weren't pretty), every other aspect of Miller's season has been disastrous. After being named Captain in the offseason-It's a very good idea to take the worst locker room in hockey, and make the most volatile personality in hockey the leader within that room!-Miller immediately started getting hurt, and getting hurt, and getting hurt, and, well, you get the point."
"When 'healthy', Miller's play has been subpar at best. The Rangers would be awfully lucky to get 60 points out of Miller, with even a 50 point season possibly out of reach. Miller looks weak on the puck, slow, and worst of all, uninterested. There have been various times this season that he has failed to hustle in key situations. Remember, he's the captain."
Chris Drury traded for JT Miller to bring a fiery, high-scoring presence back to the New York Rangers at relatively light cost in players and a draft pick. Miller received the captaincy but has been repeatedly injured and inconsistent when available. Miller's point production has dropped well below expectations, and his play appears weak, slow, and lacking effort in key moments. Rumored methods for making the Olympic team contrast with otherwise disastrous season performance. The move has not solved leadership or performance problems and has become a major disappointment relative to the trade's rationale.
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