The New York Rangers continued a reshape of their roster on Tuesday night, dealing veteran defenseman K'Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes.
In return, the Metropolitan Division-rival Hurricanes have acquired a 2026 first- and second-round pick. The first rounder is top-ten protected and will be the better in the order between Carolina's choice, or that of the Dallas Stars. New York also added to their blue line depth in the deal, with the inclusion of Scott Morrow, 22, who had one goal and six points for the Hurricanes last season.
As part of the deal, Carolina negotiated and secured an eight-year, $60 million extension with Miller, who averaged 21:56 time on the ice last season. The contract will carry a $7.5 million average-annual value.
Miller, 25, who played collegiately with the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big 10 Conference, was a restricted free agent who was eligible to field offer sheets from other clubs. The move to Carolina ends that speculation, and continues a new look on the Rangers' blue line, especially after they signed veteran Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year, $49-million deal earlier in the day.
Miller has 36 goals and 132 points in his NHL career, all with New York.
