Patrik Allvin, general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, has indicated his willingness to explore trade options if they align with the team's best interests. His statement comes amidst speculation about the future of star center J.T. Miller, as the Canucks have struggled with injuries and a recent decline in performance.
Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin stated on Monday that he is open to making a trade, provided the deal benefits the team. His comments come amidst ongoing speculation surrounding the future of star Canucks center J.T. Miller. 'We'll continue to see if (a trade) makes sense,' Allvin said during a comprehensive midseason news conference. 'Obviously, the parity of the league, it's hard to make deals this time of the year.
And it's going to be interesting over the next couple of weeks.' The Canucks have experienced a decline, losing six of their past eight games and falling out of a playoff position in the Western Conference. Injuries have plagued the team throughout the season, starting at training camp when the team announced All-Star goaltender Thatcher Demko would miss the beginning of the season due to a rare muscle injury in his knee. Other key players were sidelined during the initial months of the season, including sniper Brock Boeser (concussion), captain Quinn Hughes (undisclosed), Swedish center Elias Pettersson (undisclosed), and Miller, who missed 10 games for personal reasons. 'During the full course of a year, I think you go through some adversity. Injuries hit and obviously we've got a fair amount of injuries early on here,' Allvin said. 'The lineups have been different, I wouldn't say every night, but almost every night.' Evaluating the group has been challenging due to the constant roster changes, he added. 'When we're healthy and the players perform to their level what they're capable of, I believe we have a good team,' the GM said. Several of Vancouver's stars have struggled offensively this season, including Miller and Pettersson. Pettersson, 26, has 10 goals and 19 assists in 39 games this season, the first year of his eight-year, $92.8-million contract signed in March. Allvin stated that Pettersson is 'well aware' that the lack of production is a concern. 'He takes ownership,' Allvin said. 'It's a process for him to become a star player in the league. The work that he's putting in, it's not a finished product yet.' Miller has eight goals and 23 assists in 35 games this season, a decrease from the career highs the 31-year-old from East Palestine, Ohio, achieved last season with 37 goals and 103 points. Trade rumors persist, with the New York Rangers among the teams linked to Miller, who stated on Saturday that he remains focused on playing for the Canucks. 'Whatever happens, happens,' Miller said.
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