Boeser has had the most success of his Canucks tenure when riding shotgun with Miller. Miller’s playmaking ability down low was an excellent fit with Boeser’s finishing ability from the inner slot. With Miller gone, the risk and uncertainty around committing a six- or seven-year contract to Boeser increases.

Center J.T. Miller is going back to New York. Who won the trade between the Rangers and Vancouver Canucks? We grade the deal.

Pittsburgh Penguins trade Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor to Vancouver Canucks for Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, a forward prospect and a first round pick