Carol Schram: Canucks spend big for T.J. Miller, plus Day 2 draft rundown and UFA chatter The Vancouver Canucks made one of the bigger deals of the day at the NHL Draft on Saturday, giving up first and third-round draft picks to acquire versatile power forward T.J. Miller. It looks like they'll use the free-agent market to try to acquire a defenseman, and didn't pick a single blueliner with their eight selections on Day 2 of the draft.

Thanks Carol.

I’m not happy about this deal. I hope I am wrong but time will tell.

Thanks Carol . The Perron trade was a head scratch moment.

Thanks Carol,

I'm all in on Barrie for sure, I wonder if there's anything to the rumor that he want's to play in VAN? If true it's a no brainer to wait.

Thanks Carol! Hope the draft was fun for you.

Not a fan of the trade at all. I think if you put up two polls – who likes the trade, who likes Miller – it'd be pretty telling. No one on the trade, most people would like Miller. Such is though.... #lottowin2020 #playoffs2021

It's going to be very difficult to separate Miller the player vs Miller the trade over the next several years.

It's going to be very difficult to separate Miller the player vs Miller the trade over the next several years.
- golfingsince

Agreed. Especially once the missing first-round pick becomes tangible reality: see Bowen Byram going to Colorado on Friday.

I will do my best to keep an open mind on Miller the player...

It's going to be very difficult to separate Miller the player vs Miller the trade over the next several years.
- golfingsince

Let's all pray that Miller the player/trade >>>> LE the player/contract

Like the player, dislike the trade

Agreed. Especially once the missing first-round pick becomes tangible reality: see Bowen Byram going to Colorado on Friday.

I will do my best to keep an open mind on Miller the player...
- Carol Schram

What was the reaction like around you at the draft?

Thanks Carol! Hope the draft was fun for you.

Not a fan of the trade at all. I think if you put up two polls – who likes the trade, who likes Miller – it'd be pretty telling. No one on the trade, most people would like Miller. Such is though.... #lottowin2020 #playoffs2021
- NewYorkNuck

Sums up my feelings exactly. Love Miller for Bo. Still think there’s a way to recoup what was lost in the trade. We have the flexibility & depth (believe it or not) with a little creativity.

Within 3yrs we’ll be adding some impactful youth to a young star core - Podkolzin, Hoglander, Madden, Rathbone, Woo + a few others who might pan out. Tryamkin’s return. I’m (frank)ing excited.

What was the reaction like around you at the draft?
- golfingsince

For the trade? Pretty much the same as this - good player, paid too much. Didn't hear any unequivocal praise...

If he turns out to be a decent top 6 for us. He was bottom 6 in Tampa and spent a bunch of time in the press box.

Thanks Carol, but, um, T.J.?

Carol, was there a short guy from Winnipeg sad we lost a 3rd rounder?

Thanks Carol, but, um, T.J.?
- 1970vintage

DAMMIT!

I've been worried about doing that ever since the trade happened.

I am reasonably confident that J.T. will help Bo Horvat more than T.J., the actor, ever could...

If I was a rival GM I'd call Benning every time he makes a trade and praise the (frank) out of him.

Thanks Carol . The Perron trade was a head scratch moment.

They moved back a bit but got another player for Utica/depth. He’s like another Tyler Motte. Could make the team, probably won’t, might get claimed off waivers...

If I was a rival GM I'd call Benning every time he makes a trade and praise the (frank) out of him.
- golfingsince

DAMMIT!

I've been worried about doing that ever since the trade happened.

I am reasonably confident that J.T. will help Bo Horvat more than T.J., the actor, ever could...
- Carol Schram

I was picturing William Shatner in his police gear with a Canuck Jersey on

Like the player, dislike the trade
- Nucker101

- 1970vintage

Glad you aren't making deals with me Jim, I'm scared to get fleeced!

Podkolzin 👍🏿😘

They moved back a bit but got another player for Utica/depth. He’s like another Tyler Motte. Could make the team, probably won’t, might get claimed off waivers...
- 1970vintage

Why not claim him off waivers then?

No big deal . It not like it was a first round pick or anything .

Carol.

You think that P.K. Subban has more value right now with his age and contract than Miller? NJ was the only team willing to eat his entire 9 million dollar salary.

If you look at the pick value chart and all players involved in simple pick value. Unless it's a top 10 pick given up by Vancouver. Vancouver made out a long way ahead.