Vancouver Canucks star JT Miller will take an indefinite leave of absence due to personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday.
Miller has been with the Canucks since the 2019-20 season after playing with the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. He was named an All-Star for the first time last season.
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Vancouver Canucks forward JT Miller, number 9, during a stoppage in play during the second period against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on November 12, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Bob Frid Images)
He has played in 17 games so far this season, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists.
“Our only focus right now is letting JT know that the entire organization is here to support him,” general manager Patrick Alvin said. “Out of respect for JT, we will not be commenting further at this time.”
The team did not disclose the reason for the leave.
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Vancouver Canucks forward #9 JT Miller makes a pass during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers on November 9, 2024 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Bob Frid Images)
“Obviously he's a big part of our team and he's a superstar in the league, so any time you miss a player like that, you feel it,” Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes said. It will be,” he said. “But at the same time, we have a lot of confidence in the players we have here. Going into this year, we thought we had a competitive team, but it's not just about one player, it's about our The whole group.”
Last year, Miller had 37 goals and 66 assists. His 103 points were a career high.
Vancouver Canucks forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki (number 23) poses as forward during a stoppage in play during the second period of a game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on November 12, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Talk to JT Miller (uniform number 9). (Bob Frid Images)
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“Obviously, it's a very big hole to fill. But we wish him the best in his personal matters and we're here to support him across the organization,” Elias Pettersson said. said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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