Jonathan Tanner Miller is an American professional ice hockey forward, playing for the New York Rangers, as of February 2025. He was born on March 14, 1993, in East Palestine, Ohio. He was drafted 15th overall by the Rangers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Miller began his NHL career with the Rangers in the 2012–13 season.
In February 2018, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he signed a five-year contract extension. In June 2019, Miller was traded to the Vancouver Canucks, becoming one of their top players and later signing a seven-year contract extension in 2022. On January 31, 2025, Miller was traded back to the Rangers in a deal that sent Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a conditional 2025 first-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks.
J.T. Miller's injury history
J.T. Miller has dealt with several injuries and absences over the years, as per Fox Sports. In November 2024, he missed time for personal reasons, and in April 2024, he was rested. He suffered a lower-body injury in February 2023. In both January 2022 and January 2021, he was placed in Health and Safety Protocols. Earlier in his career, he also had a lower-body injury in December 2018.
| Date | Injury |
| 11/19/24 | Personal |
| 4/18/24 | Rest |
| 2/27/23 | Lower Body |
| 1/21/22 | Health and Safety Protocols |
| 1/13/21 | Health Protocols |
| 12/29/18 | Lower Body |
Personal Injury
J.T. Miller's injury concerns began early in the 2024-25 season when he suffered an injury during the opening face-off against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was forced to leave the game temporarily but returned shortly after. However, he only took one more face-off for the rest of the game, raising concerns about his condition, according to The Canuck Way. When asked about the injury, head coach Rick Tocchet provided no specifics, simply stating that Miller was "dealing with stuff."
Earlier in the preseason, Miller missed all but one game, participating only in the final matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Canucks suggested this was a precautionary measure for a minor ailment, but his recent struggles have led to speculation that it may have been more serious than initially thought.
Health and Safety Protocols
Beyond the 2024-24 season, Miller has dealt with various injuries throughout his career. He was placed in health and safety protocols twice, once in January 2022 and once in January 2021, as per Fox Sports.
Lower Body Injury
He also missed time with lower-body injuries in February 2023 and December 2018, as per Fox Sports.
FAQs On J.T. Miller Injury History
A. J.T. Miller is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall.
A. J.T. Miller weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
A. J.T. Miller earned the NHL All-Star Game in 2024.
A. J.T. Miller was drafted 15th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2011 NHL Draft.
A. J.T. Miller started his NHL career in 2012.
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