The Vancouver Canucks are poised to fundamentally reimagine the direction of their franchise. It’s a process that could significantly alter the club’s short-term standing and priorities, and it nearly began rather dramatically over the weekend.

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says he’s open to making a trade — as long as the deal makes sense for the team.

Star forward J.T. Miller has been the center of attention not only as a trade piece for the Canucks, but his ongoing feud with teammate Elias Pettersson. With Miller emerging as the more likely option to be traded by the Canucks,

The Vancouver Canucks nearly traded J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Of course, a trade has yet to materialize at this time. Miller scored two points later on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers after those trade rumors emerged.