As the New York Rangers organization were preparing to break up the current roster in early February one name not mentioned to be on the move was forward J.T. Miller. Turns out Miller was a key piece that Tampa Bay’s GM Steve Yzerman insisted on and that was probably the best thing that could have happened to Miller.
The New York Rangers first-round pick in the 2011 NHL entry draft, Miller was in the middle of a frustrating season as were his former teammates. Things were so bad for the forward, that in the last few days as a Ranger he found himself demoted to the fourth line playing with Peter Holland and Cody Mcleod.