The Mikko Rantanen trade had one big loser: The Rangers. The New York Rangers has a rough night on Tuesday. Not only did the team fall further back in the Metropolitan Division standings with a 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes at home, but they also helped validate every part of the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade.

One NHL insider is under the impression that J.T. Miller will continue to be linked to the Rangers as the trade rumors won't stop.

The J.T. Miller trade rumors continue to swirl, with NHL insider Frank Seravalli shedding new light on the Vancouver Canucks forward’s potential destinations. On Thursday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman revealed that the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes have been granted permission to talk to Miller.

The Vancouver Canucks might be the team to watch ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline because they have not one, but two top-six centers who have been the subject of recent trade rumors. Veteran forwards J.

The Rangers appear to be the heavy favorites to acquire Miller, especially since the Carolina Hurricanes, a team linked to the veteran forward, just traded for Mikko Rantanen. The NHL Trade Deadline is on Mar. 7 as the Miller sweepstakes should continue to heat up in the weeks leading up to the big day.

The only reason J.T. Miller is being shopped by the Vancouver Canucks is because of his untenable relationship with star