The Rangers’ third unsuccessful run at acquiring J.T. Miller is behind them, the failed weekend talks having gone quiet for at least the moment after discussions proximate to the 2022 trade deadline and conversations this last November did not reach fruition.&nbsp;

The attempt to acquire Miller <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/rangers-will-face-plenty-of-noise-again-with-trade-deadline-coming/">may become more complicated</a> if the 31-year-old winger is willing to waive his no-move clause to other destinations. If it is truly New York or Nowhere, the Rangers and GM Chris Drury have a fair amount of control over the process.&nbsp;

But if Miller at this point is willing to go to Carolina, New Jersey or other East Coast locations, the equation becomes more complex.&nbsp;

The motivation to reacquire the team’s 15th selection in the 2011 entry draft was not to have him in place for a drive to secure a wild-card spot. The motivation was to have Miller in place as a top-six linchpin for a run at the Stanley Cup whether that comes sooner or a little bit later.&nbsp;

The Raners may have some margin for error in the standings but Igor Shesterkin does not have that luxury. {ai:summary}<p>The Rangers have ended their third attempt to acquire J.T. Miller after unsuccessful talks around the 2022 trade deadline and again last November. The situation may become more complicated if Miller is open to waiving his no-move clause for other teams.</p><p>The Rangers aim to bring Miller back not just for a playoff push but to solidify their roster for a serious Stanley Cup run in the future. The outcome now hinges on Miller's willingness to consider teams beyond New York. #sports</p>

Igor Shesterkin is controlling his rebounds so the Rangers can continue theirs

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