Report: Devils, Hurricanes in talks with Canucks about Miller

The New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes are among the teams engaging in discussions with the Vancouver Canucks about forward J.T. Miller, reports TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

The Canucks once wanted immediate help in a return for Miller, but the club is now open to the idea of packages headlined by future assets, LeBrun added.

Miller's contract contains a full no-movement clause, and while he reportedly hasn't provided the Canucks with a formal list of teams he'd waive for, there's an understanding of the type of team that would make sense.

The 31-year-old was reportedly almost traded to the New York Rangers on Saturday in a deal that included Filip Chytil, Ryan Lindgren, and a first-round pick, but disagreement over the protection structure of the first-rounder proved to be a hurdle in negotiations.

Miller has recorded eight goals and 23 assists in 35 games this season - a drop in production after averaging 95 points per year over the last three campaigns. He's signed through 2029-30 with an $8-million cap hit.

The Canucks reportedly explored the trade market for Miller and Elias Pettersson amid a riff between the two star centers. However, Pettersson apparently told Vancouver he'd like to stay, and the club's preference is to keep the 26-year-old.

The Hurricanes and Devils are both viewed as legitimate contenders, sitting second and third, respectively, in the Metropolitan Division entering Tuesday's games. New Jersey, in particular, could use an additional offensive punch, as it sits 15th in the league in goals per game.