If you take the long view, all the way back to February of 2022, then J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers appears inevitable.

J.T. Miller is headed back to the Rangers in a blockbuster deal with the Canucks, who will receive Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini and a 2025 first-rounder in return.

Blueshirts also shipped prospect defenseman Victor Mancini and a protected first-round draft pick to Vancouver. The Rangers also received Jackson Dorrington and Erik Brannstrom in the deal, according to multiple reports.