New York Rangers reportedly did their research regarding the Miller and Pettersson feud
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The rift hit the media and would make waves for weeks, as the situation degraded as time went on.
The New York Rangers were unsure why the feud started, but they would have to do their diligence to understand it before deciding on the trade.
As part of his due diligence on Miller, Mollie Walker of The New York Post confirmed that Drury spoke to Trocheck, who is good friends with the newly acquired Ranger.
GM Chris Drury wanted to be sure that J.T. Miller wasn't the one who started it.
Drury ultimately pulled the trigger on a deal, showing he feels confident in Miller.
«We've certainly done a lot of homework on that situation and on JT,» Drury said. «We do have history with him, obviously having drafted him and being a Ranger.
So we felt comfortable doing the deal. Obviously, I'm not in their dressing room or part of their organization, but wouldn't have done the deal if I didn't feel comfortable as to what he's going to bring to us on and off the ice.»
Miller would gladly waive his no-trade clause, as he would informally make a trade request from the Canucks.
He'd later finalize a deal that sent him to New York, along with
Erik Brannstrom, and Jackson Dorrington.
While the Canucks would receive center
Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a protected first-round pick in the NHL Draft.
GM Chris Drury's decision-making has paid off, as he scored a goal today against the Boston Bruins.
The Rangers will need Miller to be on his best behavior and his A-game. If they're going to make it into the playoffs, they'll need to capture every point possible.
It helps to have friends on Broadway, as
Vincent Trocheck would vouch for Miller's return to MSG.
Could this be the start of something great for the New York Rangers?
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