They sort of made their bed a few years ago with how they dealt with the Miller Horvat conflict "rumours".
- Load Management

True Story.

“The Canucks are definitely, definitely looking at the market for both players, and you should be prepared for all outcomes. There’s really three of them. Neither gets dealt, one of them gets dealt, or both get dealt.” - @FriedgeHNIC on the Miller, Pettersson situation #Canucks 


It’s rare, but it has happened before, stop being so stupid. The Flyers traded Carter and Richards away, the Sabres traded Eichel and Reinhart away, the Bruins traded Lucic and Dougie Hamilton away, they traded Seguin two years earlier. it happens.
- Pacificgem

Nice example from 14 years ago 🤡. Also, Richard’s was dealt because he is a drug addict.

Nice example from 14 years ago 🤡. Also, Richard’s was dealt because he is a drug addict.
- CanuckDon

So why did Miller quit on the team? Was it a time out enforced by the team? Was it a mental break requested by Miller? Or was it wife issues? It’s not usual for a “team leader” to take a mid-season break.

At least if he was a drug addict seeking help I could accept but the excuses I listed above make be believe Miller is a mentally weak bitch.

Nice example from 14 years ago 🤡. Also, Richard’s was dealt because he is a drug addict.
- CanuckDon

dealt to a new dealer

“Both Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson practising today with Canucks in Montreal. Hughes working w PP1, but Pettersson sitting out special teams work. So looks like Quinn closer to playing.”

He’s a Canadian 😆
- Bettmanhatesus

Is he really? Born in Quebec, not really part of Canada, raised in Illinois.

Great young player, regardless.

So why did Miller quit on the team? Was it a time out enforced by the team? Was it a mental break requested by Miller? Or was it wife issues? It’s not usual for a “team leader” to take a mid-season break.

At least if he was a drug addict seeking help I could accept but the excuses I listed above make be believe Miller is a mentally weak bitch.
- bloatedmosquito

Most bullies are weak bitches.
The brash American picking on the introverted, emo Swede, it's like a Zoolander type Pout Off.

So why did Miller quit on the team? Was it a time out enforced by the team? Was it a mental break requested by Miller? Or was it wife issues? It’s not usual for a “team leader” to take a mid-season break.

At least if he was a drug addict seeking help I could accept but the excuses I listed above make be believe Miller is a mentally weak bitch.
- bloatedmosquito

Miller said in an interview responding to the rift with Petey rumors it’s all media BS he has enough to worry about the stuff between his ears. Which alludes to mental health and I thought that was more respected in Canada than drug addiction?

Why Miller should tell you his business to alleviate your opinion of him doesn’t fit with hockey. He had to take a break. Got permission and blessings and is back. Hope the rest of the rumor mill can deal with it.

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- VanHockeyGuy

Careful. People get lengthy bans for these types of posts.

Yup. For the players, coaches, management, and fans. They need to nip it in the bud ASAP
- NewYorkNuck

Yep, I was excited coming into this year. Lankinen holding the fort made me even more so. I figured the potential downfall would be the blueline, but also expected a trade to address. Did not foresee the downfall being real or rumoured personnel drama ripping the team apart.

If the brass wants to keep both Miller and Petey, maybe they should hire some new PR people because the ones they have absolutely suck
- NewYorkNuck

Not keeping it internal in the room was a big screw up. Letting it go public only adds to the problem. Oh well it makes the hens happy to talk about it lol

So why did Miller quit on the team? Was it a time out enforced by the team? Was it a mental break requested by Miller? Or was it wife issues? It’s not usual for a “team leader” to take a mid-season break.

At least if he was a drug addict seeking help I could accept but the excuses I listed above make be believe Miller is a mentally weak bitch.
- bloatedmosquito

Idk if the reason will ever be fully disclosed & not going to speculate. I’m not sure if Miller has quit on the team rather something seems to be weighing heavily on him. Has anyone ever faced something along those lines & still functioned on a high level?

Yep, I was excited coming into this year. Lankinen holding the fort made me even more so. I figured the potential downfall would be the blueline, but also expected a trade to address. Did not foresee the downfall being real or rumoured personnel drama ripping the team apart.
- Sayros

Demko’s return has been underwhelming & the continued laying eggs at home has been a big problem. The PP hasn’t been as good as it can be. Chasing games a lot. All adds up to where they sit now.

On a brighter note nowhere to go but up imo. Too much talent once healthier.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Breaking news on the #Canucks: Turns out JT Miller and Pettersson are having an affair. Explains all the tension, it's sexual.

- NewYorkNuck

Be prepared for one of three possible outcomes. Petey breaks up with Miller. Miller breaks up with Petey. Or they stay together.

Be prepared for one of three possible outcomes. Petey breaks up with Miller. Miller breaks up with Petey. Or they stay together.
- Load Management

Be prepared for one of three possible outcomes. Petey breaks up with Miller. Miller breaks up with Petey. Or they stay together.
- Load Management

Be prepared for one of three possible outcomes. Petey breaks up with Miller. Miller breaks up with Petey. Or they stay together.
- Load Management

Not sure why a mutual decision to explore other opportunities outside of the relationship, is not being considered.

Be prepared for one of three possible outcomes. Petey breaks up with Miller. Miller breaks up with Petey. Or they stay together.
- Load Management

🤣🤣

On a brighter note nowhere to go but up imo. Too much talent once healthier.
- Nighthawk

The panel was saying “you look at the teams behind them there’s no reason why they can’t make the playoffs when they get healthy”.

The panel was saying “you look at the teams behind them there’s no reason why they can’t make the playoffs when they get healthy”.
- Bettmanhatesus

Utah has like 11 of their next 14 games at home. Canucks have a tough roadtrip and remaining schedule, after a pretty easy 1st half.

The panel was saying “you look at the teams behind them there’s no reason why they can’t make the playoffs when they get healthy”.
- Bettmanhatesus

I figure Demko will get better for starters & Lankinen already playing well. On D it can improve a bit if cleaner breakouts & less dump it out. Upfront the top 6 has really yet to get it going enough while the bottom 6 has played well overall.

1 more puck moving top 4 D could really change everything. Even if it costs a top 2C it’s a net gain with Suter Bleuger Sasson supporting the top C.

Still needing to see more out of Joshua plenty of time has passed since returning. Hog just needs a break but still he needs to be a better pest.