CanesFanBudMan
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I don't see a big difference between the two. Ferland is much more physical, has a higher motor, and a much better shot. JT Miller is a better playmaker and defender. Both are ~40 point wingers in the Canes top-6 or 50+ point wingers next to Aho (or another capable Center).
I don't mind that swap but I personally like what Ferland brings to the table more. Assuming he can get healthy. If Miller was right handed or had any documented PP capabilities then I'd be more interested.
JT Miller would costs assets (at least a 2nd round pick +) to acquire and makes $5.25 million a year. Ferland would be free and likely clocks in around the same salary.
Even if you dont look at the fact that JT has scored more than Ferland's highest scoring season 4 times he is still a considerably better offensive player as he can produce w/o his teams top talent. Looking at the past 2 years (these may be slightly off as I counted by hand):
JT Miller:
2018-19: Of his 47 points 21 (44%) were scored without any of Kucherov, Stamkos, or Point being listed on the score sheet for the point.
2017-18: of his 58 points 32 (55%) we scored without Zuccarello or Zibanejad when on the Rangers or the 3 mentioned above when on the TBL.
Ferland:
2018-19 Of his 40 points 12 (30%) were scored without Aho or TT
2017-18 Of his 41 points 7 (17%) were scored without Gaudreau or Monahan
I took the 3 top scores from TBL rahter than the 2 from Carolina and NYR to mitigate TBL's historic regular season.
If we bring Ferland back there is a good chance he does not slot into the top 6 let alone the top line. 5 million is a lot to spend on 20-30 points.
Edit: I am not saying this to bash Ferland - I would love to bring him back at 4 million.