On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Vancouver Canucks issued a statement about J.T. Miller. It said that Miller has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team for personal reasons.
GM Patrik Allvin added: “Right now our sole focus is making sure J.T. knows the entire organization is here to support him.”
Canucks Forward J.T. Miller to take indefinite leave for personal reasons. pic.twitter.com/RzjZT3bKCK
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 19, 2024
This is concerning on many levels, and we wish Miller the best in whatever is going on with his life. Just because he is a professional athlete, it does not make him immune to life struggles. If anything, this is a reminder for all of us to be kind to each other because everyone is fighting his or her own battles.
this jt miller situation should be able to remind us that we never really know what someone is going through at the time. canucks fans are with you jt 💙💙
— sydney (@simpforquinn) November 19, 2024
A J.T. Miller chant is being organized by Canucks fans at tonight’s game to support him.
If you are going to the #canucks game tonight. Let’s get a big JT MILLER chant going after anthems before puck drop.
The pressure these athletes and family men go through is insane.
Let’s let the man know he’s appreciated.
— #WalkItLikeITocchet (@bctorres604) November 19, 2024
Miller made news during Sunday’s Canucks’ loss to Nashville because Coach Rick Tocchet benched him in the third period. Whereas people speculated that Tocchet was trying to set an example for the team that they needed to perform better, his benching may have been for his own well-being.
Following the news that J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons, head coach Rick Tocchet, Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson offered their support. pic.twitter.com/U4gZwH7Ykp
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 19, 2024
J.T. Miller Has Been A Workhorse For Canucks
This is Miller’s 13th NHL season. He played for the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning before joining the Canucks for the 2019-2020 season.
Through three seasons (2021-2023), he missed a grand total of four regular season games.
Miller has scored 149 goals and 418 points in six seasons with the Canucks. He provides veteran leadership for this team.
The Canucks will have difficulty replacing him in the locker room and on the ice.
🗣”There’s no phase of the game that’s not impacted by JT Miller’s presence.” @JamieDodd and @ThomasDrance discuss the latest news on JT Miller’s leave of absence.
— Sportsnet 650 (@Sportsnet650) November 19, 2024
