In the first move, the Canucks shed one of the most productive players in franchise history due to locker room issues. They acquired a younger pivot and an intriguing blue-line prospect. They rented a high-value first-round pick for a couple of hours.

“I have no disrespect toward the Vancouver Canucks organization,” Miller said. “They’ve given me absolutely everything. The support I’ve had over this whole year, it’s been a long year and an opportunity came up where I could be a Ranger again and obviously it’s a special thing for my family and I, so we are truly excited.”

The New York Rangers have acquired veteran center J.T. Miller from the Vancouver Canucks in a multiplayer deal.