Player Discussion JT Miller Appreciation Thread (2021)

[Canucks LB]

19 points in 20 games in a dreadful year

Clearly seems like one of the players that trys hard enough and is making sure everybody knows that he cares about this team and future.

While making dumb plays once in a while, Consistently Gives a shit regardless, hard along the boards, Can dominate games at times.

Stands up to the media, even when we got absolutely shell shocked, on a gamely basis.

A true leader for this team honestly, And deserves a bit of love.

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[John Johnson]

Too bad hes likely the first one traded. Probably better for him though.

 

[Nucker101]

Sucks that his prime is being wasted here but he’s been a beast this season

 

[F A N]

Yep. He's been doing his part trying to will the Canucks to victory. That's all you can really expect in this environment. A player who has shown no quit and is productive. He has the same amount of goals and more points than Petey and Boeser combined.

 

[LaVal]

I'm usually not one to talk about who should be captain or not, since we don't have access to the dressing room and we don't see who the players follow and what the leaders say, but I can't help but wonder if JT Miller had been the captain if he would have spoken out against Benning/Green to Aquilini and got the team back on track a couple years ago. Despite his bozo moments, he seems to be the one guy that really stands up for his team and speaks out when necessary.

 

[M2Beezy]

 

[LaVal]

I'm surprised that a drill that required crawling on the ice wasn't won by Pettersson.

 

[John Johnson]

Is this a legit practice technique? I have never seen that before lol.

 

[wonton15]

I would keep Miller over Bo honestly.

 

[VanJack]

I keep thinking about last year's COVID outbreak, when J.T. Miller took to the podium to tell the NHL that it was ridiculous and dangerous for players to return to scheduled games without a longer recovery period. Meantime, where was the captain, the GM, coaches, medical staff and the owner? Nowhere.

It seems pretty apparent to me that Miller will be at a new NHL city by the trade deadline. His contract and production makes him one of the few tradeable assets the Canucks have, that would bring a decent return.

I just hope when that day comes he goes to a team that appreciates what he brings on and off the ice. Like Nate Schmidt before him, he deserves better than this.

 

[IslandBeast]

Its all very confusing. The media is having a field day with this

I feel like I should take Miller's side but last year I still saw him quit on the team and showed horrible character This year our young players look like spoiled primadommas and I'm sick of Bo as a captain. I don't know what to believe anymore. Such a mess it's unbelievable.

For now I will appreciate Miller cause he has shown good attitude and effort

 

[Godkolzin]

Even with age as a factor, I'd rather Miller be part of this teams future than Pettersson or Boeser. We need more leadership and sandpaper, and less ... gutless wimps.

 

[4Twenty]

Why don’t you just bump the last JT Miller fan thread you made?

 

[4Twenty]

Tries hard enough. You’re hilarious luc.

 

[MarkMM]

I would keep Miller over Bo honestly.

If we could confirm that Miller would be willing to re-sign here for something not insanely stupid, yeah I'd be game. But I can't see him wanting to.

 

[CherryToke]

Yeah but he swears too much. What a big jerk!

 

[CherryToke]

Bo can't even make it to the end without cheating

 

[Oliewud]

Is this a legit practice technique? I have never seen that before lol.

What a ridiculous drill. Travis fix your damn system. This seems like a great way to get a hernia.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Is this a legit practice technique? I have never seen that before lol.

This has just been posted on Twitter...but judging from all the extra players at the bench (and that it's at Rogers Arena)..suggests that its from training camp.

 

[4Twenty]

I found myself really discouraged the team being fitness tortured at practice when they can’t make a neutral zone pass or close off the slot defensively.

That’s very junior hockey imo.

 

[Grub]

Wtf are they even doing, wtf are you coaching them Green…

 

[Gstank]

Is Miller the cultural carrier we have been waiting for? stay tune next week to find out

 

[iFan]

Wtf are they even doing, wtf are you coaching them Green…

the same crazy shit he did in training camp by giving all the ice time to plug AHL players. The coaching staff and freaking Benning should be out there doing that too, it’s just as much their fault we’re in this position.

 

[F A N]

Wtf are they even doing, wtf are you coaching them Green…

The bear crawl but done on ice? It's a legit exercise but this was done as punishment at camp?

 

[M2Beezy]

But theres still some legitimacy