The deal, which will begin in the 2023-24 season, will pay Miller $56 million over seven years, with an average annual value of $8 million. This extension comes on the heels of Miller’s most productive season of his career, scoring 32 goals and scoring 99 points, finishing the regular season ninth in NHL scoring. Just shy of the 100-point mark, Miller had the highest point total for a Canuck since Daniel Sedin’s 104-point campaign in 2010-2011. “JT Miller is an impact player in this league and we are excited to have him re-sign with the Canucks long-term,” said general manager Patrik Allvin. “His production last season speaks for itself and his competitive drive provides a role model for our players to look up to. He will continue to be a key part of this team for years to come.” Since arriving in Vancouver in 2019, Miller has not only been the team’s most productive forward, but he’s also been playing the best hockey of his career, scoring 74 goals and 217 points in 202 games with the Canucks. He has led the team in scoring for two of his three seasons. Prior to this extension, JT Miller had one more season on the books with the Canucks before reaching UFA status, which inevitably led to several months of trade speculation. Miller remained in Vancouver as several key dates passed, including the 2021-22 trade deadline and draft day. “I don’t know that I can make it a handicap right now,” president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford told Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre earlier in the season. “We’ll just have to see where it goes.” “JT likes Vancouver,” Miller’s agent, Brian Bartlett, told MacIntyre at the time. He likes his teammates, he likes the coaching staff and he likes the management.” Bartlett repeated that statement Friday in an interview with MacIntyre. Earlier this season, Alvin and Rutherford re-signed fellow pitcher Brock Boeser to a three-year, $19.95 million bridge deal. The club is still in negotiations with captain Bo Horvat, who has one more season left on his UFA status. Miller was originally drafted 15th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and played four seasons with the organization before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning before the 2017-18 trade deadline. His current contract keeps him with the Canucks until the 2029-30 season.
