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@JM_Don't like how that'd reflect on the team, in general. They asked a lot from JTM when he was obtained, & he really delivered. Then he watches his previous team go on two great runs.

Would accept dealing him to a decent/stronger team, if the return were worthy. There would have to be at least 2, pretty significant future pieces comin back our way.

If Miller is moved it's in a hockey trade, not for futures. He's been full value as a Canuck, which is exactly why he's the best trade piece we're mostly likely to move imo (the other top being our 1st which should be untouchable imo). 

He's on a good contract and he's produced during his time here, but he'll also be 29 in March and due for a respectable raise from the 5.25M he's currently making. I'm just not keen on giving big dollars and term to players entering their 30's if it can be avoided. His contract and production would net us a great return. 

The guys in the room would miss him, no question, but they know it's a business. The key part would be making sure the return is a piece that legitimately upgrades the current team. If we can swing that I don't think there'd be any bad blood over his departure. Gotta give to get.

Considering the hauls for previous trades in league history (e.g. Ryan O'Reilly for Tage Thompson, two roster forwards and two picks, Ryan Kesler for 2 roster players, 1st and 3rd) and how Miller's scored at a higher clip (albeit being a lesser defensive player), I would not be surprised if the GM at the time of the trade only moves him for a similar return (e.g. young, defensive D-man; strong RH faceoff C, and at least a pick).  He also has leverage to not sell short since Miller has term, is contributing and is in no hurry to leave.