The 2024-25 NHL season was a volatile one for the New York Rangers , who failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs only a year after having won the President's Trophy.

Not only did they trade away team captain Jacob Trouba after reportedly threatening to waive him, but they also traded away forward Filip Chytil as part of a trade package to acquire former New York draft selection JT Miller .

Miller was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks following a highly-publicized rift with teammate Fredrik Pettersson. While Miller wasn't able to help the Rangers back to the playoffs in the few months he played upon being reacquired, he's taking on a larger leadership role for the upcoming season. Miller was officially named the 29th team captain in Rangers history:

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