With the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks reported trade proposal for J.T. Miller off the table, what exactly is going on now? According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Rangers and Canucks were progressing in trade talks regarding Miller before everything ultimately fell through.

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller remains at the center of trade speculation following reports of a near-deal with the New York Rangers that fell apart before Saturday’s game against the Oilers. Speaking on Monday’s "32 Thoughts" podcast,

Miller’s days as a member of the Canucks could be numbered. What does he bring, where could he land and what does Vancouver need?

The New York Rangers are not stepping off the gas in their pursuit of roster upgrades, including a possible return to the negotiating table of the Vancouver Canucks for a move involving J.T. Miller. According to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta,

For weeks, the New York Rangers have been involved in the rumor mill about a potential reunion with J.T. Miller. However, it might be a mistake for president and general manager Chris Drury to pull the trigger – especially when hearing some of the latest rumblings.

The scuttled J.T. Miller trade between the Canucks and the New York Rangers, which was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on “Hockey Night in Canada,” was close enough to occurring that Vancouver considered not dressing Miller for its Saturday night home game against the Edmonton Oilers.