Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin on Monday declined to address reports that forward J.T. Miller was nearly traded to the Rangers over the weekend.

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin addressed swirling trade rumors involving J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson during a midseason press conference on Monday. Allvin declined to shut down speculation while reaffirming his commitment to exploring moves to improve the team.

If the Canucks and Boeser can’t come to an agreement before the summer, they risk losing him for nothing. That’s why he’s a candidate to be traded if there’s no new deal before the March 7 trade deadline. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin has admitted as much in past interviews.