"NEW YORK -- The New York Rangers named J.T. Miller captain Tuesday, putting him in the key leadership position three weeks before the start of the NHL season. The Rangers announced Miller would be getting the "C" on the eve of the start of training camp and ahead of his first full season back with the team that drafted him. They did not have a captain for much of last season after trading Jacob Trouba to Anaheim in December."
""Since his arrival last season, J.T. immediately became a leader for our group and exemplifies how we want to conduct ourselves both on and off the ice," general manager Chris Drury said. "Congratulations to J.T. and his entire family on an incredibly meaningful achievement, and we're confident he will continue to represent our organization with class, commitment and integrity.""
"Miller, 32, is the 29th captain in the history of the Original Six franchise. He assumes the role as the Rangers begin a new era with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan taking over behind the bench. Expectations are high after they missed the playoffs last season, coming off a trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 2024."
The New York Rangers named J.T. Miller captain ahead of training camp and three weeks before the NHL season opener. Miller returns for his first full season with the team that drafted him after being reacquired in late January. He became a leading scorer and tied for 13th in the NHL from the time of his return. The team lacked a long-term captain after trading Jacob Trouba in December. Miller, 32, assumes the role as Mike Sullivan begins as head coach and the club faces heightened expectations following a missed playoff appearance after a 2024 conference finals run. Training camp on-ice sessions begin Thursday and the season opens Oct. 7 against Pittsburgh.
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