The Vancouver Canucks almost had a JT Miller trade in place with the New York Rangers, and the Carolina Hurricanes have now entered the chat.

Canucks management's next steps with their star centers are crucial in the wake of Friday's three-team blockbuster.

According to reports, the NY Rangers are among the teams interested in acquiring forward J.T. Miller from the Vancouver Canucks, with Mika Zibanejad being one of the players heavily involved in trade discussions with the Canucks.

The Vancouver Canucks reportedly turned down an offer from the New York Rangers to trade Mika Zibanejad for J.T. Miller earlier this season, according to

The three-game suspension levelled against Oilers captain Connor McDavid had Edmonton media types shedding dinosaur tears. "Why doesn't the NHL protect its superstars?" was their ridiculous theme. The answer is that marquee names such as Rocket Richard,

After a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, rumors about Miller being traded grew strong. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted that Miller was expected to sit out against the Edmonton Oilers. Despite the trade talks, Miller played and contributed two points.

The feud between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson is at the point of no return. The reported tension between Miller and Pettersson has brought a darkness of constant outside noise and distractions around the Vancouver Canucks.

The only reason J.T. Miller is being shopped by the Vancouver Canucks is because of his untenable relationship with star

One Elias Pettersson is at the center of the Vancouver Canucks' trade drama. The other is a feel-good story and an addition to the NHL's history of players with the same names.

A report that the Canucks were in trade talks with the Hurricanes before the Rantanen trade is part of the recent speculation regarding Miller and Pettersson.

The Vancouver Canucks seem to be in a state of turmoil. While trading either play will be a loss to the team, the rift between Elias Pettersson and J.T.