Trusted sources have just confirmed this star player won't be returning to the New York Rangers
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New York Post Rangers reporter Larry brooks believes that Rangers restricted free agent K'Andre Miller has played his last game with New York.
Miller has been one of the central figures in the recent trade rumors around the Rangers organization as many feel the team is prepared to move from him to give the team a new look.
Brooks thinks an offer sheet is a forgone conclusion for Miller
Reports showed that Brooks thinks that an offer sheet will come to K'Andre Miller if the Rangers do not find a way to trade him prior to July 1st.
Several sources believe that Miller will be targeted with an offer sheet if No. 79 - an impending restricted free agent with arbitration rights - is not moved before July 1. - Larry Brooks
Brooks explained that the Rangers would likely try a lateral move with Miller to acquire a defenseman as the team looks for any options whether it's unrestricted free agency or through trade to help improve the defensive game of the team.
One potential team that may be interested in Miller is Los Angeles Kings.
There's a strong chance that the team will lose Vladislav Gavrikov to unrestricted free agency and will be looking for a replacement player who is NHL ready and can help the team immediately.
The Kings also now have Ken Holland as their general manager who may make several moves over the coming weeks which could include a trade with the Rangers.
Miller has had a rocky time with the Rangers since his draft
Miller, who was drafted 22nd overall by the Rangers at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, has played a significant role on the Rangers blue line over the last several seasons.
Since being drafted he has appeared in 368 NHL games with the Rangers, scoring 36 goals and 96 assists for a total of 132 career points. Miller has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time a night over the last 5 seasons which would leave Chris Drury a significant hole to fill on the blue line. - Jonathan Lavrivee
Since being drafted he has appeared in 368 NHL games with the Rangers, scoring 36 goals and 96 assists for a total of 132 career points. Miller has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time a night over the last 5 seasons which would leave Chris Drury a significant hole to fill on the blue line. - Jonathan Lavrivee
News is expected to change rapidly as the NHL draft which is set for June 27th is closing in in the next few weeks and under strict and free agency will be opening on July 1st.
In the meantime, much news is to come for the Rangers as they are expected to be one of the busiest teams in the NHL this offseason.
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