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Calgary Flames trade target: K’Andre Miller

Originally posted on The Win Column | By Gurpal Singh | Last updated Jun 14, 2025 1:11 PM ET

As the offseason continues, the Calgary Flames are going to be in the thick of trade rumors. Whether it’s selling veterans or trading for age-appropriate players, fans are eager to see what Craig Conroy’s vision for this team is. Out of the many players the Flames have been connected to, one name has been New York Rangers defenceman K’Andre Miller.

Miller, who is 25, was a first-round pick by the Rangers in 2018. He has since developed into a strong top-four defenceman for the team, contributing offence and having a solid defensive game. However, the Rangers are coming off a disappointing season where they missed the playoffs. It comes only a year after they won the Presidents’ Trophy.

With rumors that the Rangers could be looking to shake up their core, Miller is one of many players on the trade block. With his age and position, could the Flames emerge as potential suitors?

Why would the Flames trade for Miller?

Miller will be an RFA this summer and needs a new contract. However, rumors suggest that the Rangers are looking to move on from him. This is where the Flames could potentially emerge as a team to trade for his rights.

So why would the Flames make sense? For starters, Miller is only 25 and fits the age range the team is looking for in players. Secondly, the Flames need another left-shot defenceman besides Kevin Bahl and Jake Bean. While they could just sign a defenceman in free agency, acquiring someone like Miller may be better for the future.

As for the Flames buying, it only makes sense if the player fits the team’s timeline. As mentioned, Miller would fit this mold and could hit a new stride if he’s given a bigger role in Calgary.

Miller’s fit with the Flames

Given Miller fits the team’s timeline, what would his role look like with the Flames?

Miller would likely be this team’s top pair defenceman on the left. He’s known for utilizing his size quite well, standing at 6’5” and 210 lbs. He’s effective when it comes to shutting down opponents but also provides a hefty amount of offence as well.

Year	GP	G	A	P
2020-21	53	5	7	12
2021-22	82	7	13	21
2022-23	79	9	34	43
2023-24	80	8	22	30
2024-25	74	7	20	27

This season was a down year for Miller offensively; however, the Rangers as a whole underperformed. A change of scenery for him could unlock a greater amount of skill, such as getting a bigger role elsewhere. If the Flames were to acquire Miller, here’s what I think their defensive pairs would like with him:

Miller – Weegar

Bahl – Parekh

Bean/Solovyov – Bruzustewicz/Pachal

Miromanov

The left side would be getting an instant upgrade, as Miller’s acquisition would allow for less pressure on players such as Kevin Bahl. Notice how Rasmus Andersson isn’t included in the pairings. In my opinion, the Flames should only pursue Miller if Andersson is indeed traded, which I’ll cover in the next section.

Overall, Miller would be a welcome addition to the Flames’ blueline, but since he’s an RFA, he’d need a new deal. The Flames have the cap space to sign him, as his last deal saw him only making almost $4 million dollars. His qualifying offer is projected to be almost $5 million, but I think he’ll sign for a bit more than that.

What would it take to acquire Miller?

For the Flames, it would make more sense to acquire Miller via trade rather than offer-sheeting him. As far as assets go, what would it take from the Flames to bring Miller to Calgary?

Would an Andersson for Miller one-for-one swap make any sense? Theoretically, yes, but I doubt that happens. It would make more sense if the Flames trade Andersson for picks and prospects to help the future. For acquiring Miller, I think the Rangers would ask for minimum a first-round pick and another asset or two, whether they’re prospects or draft picks.

I wouldn’t be opposed to seeing the Flames take a shot at Miller, but it has to be for the right price. They can’t sell the farm for him, as it’s unknown if Miller would even agree to sign in Calgary in the first place. That would need to be something that’s worked out during the deal.

Expect the Flames to continue being in on players like Miller, who are established NHLers that fit their timeline. After all, Calgary wants to compete soon, but any deal needs to have the future in mind, rather than short-term success.

This article first appeared on The Win Column and was syndicated with permission.

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