Finally a positive update regarding J.T. Miller

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller. Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Finally a positive update announced regarding Vancouver Canucks superstar J.T. Miller

Originally posted on Canucks Daily | By Cooper Godin | Last updated Dec 2, 2024 6:32 PM ET

Some positive news was given on Monday afternoon regarding J.T. Miller's availability for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

The National Hockey League and their players are set to return to best-on-best international hockey in just over two months with the 4 Nations Face-Off taking place in Montreal and Boston, featuring Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States.

Vancouver Canucks fans will have the opportunity to root on a number of players who are expected to be on their respective nation's rosters, with Quinn Hughes already one of the first six players named to the United States' back at the end of June.

Among other Vancouver Canucks that will have a good shot of being at the tournament are Elias Pettersson (Sweden), Kevin Lankinen (Finland), Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller (United States), the latter of whom has been away from the team for personal reasons since Nov. 19.

Positive news for J.T. Miller and Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off

On Wednesday, the rosters will be revealed for the 4 Nations Face-Off, starting with Finland and Sweden at 2 p.m. ET/11 am PT, followed by Canada and the United States at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Fans can watch on Sportsnet across Canada.

While rosters won't be announced for another two days, each of the four participating nations needed to submit them to the National Hockey League on Monday and there was some positive news regarding J.T. Miller's availability.

According to Andy Strickland of the "Cam & Strick Podcast," USA Hockey expects J.T. Miller to be available to them for the tournament in February.

"USA hockey fully expect Canucks forward JT Miller to be available for upcoming Four Nations tournament." Strickland said in a post on X.

This is great news for not only USA Hockey and American fans, but also the Vancouver Canucks and their fan base.

It's still unclear when Miller will return to the club, but it's good to hear that if he's available for the 4 Nations Face-Off, he'll be back before the first game in mid-February.

Miller, 31, has represented the United States on a handful of occasions including two World Junior Championships, but if he's named to the 4 Nations Face-Off roster, it'll be his debut at the men's level.

The 4 Nations Face-Off is set to get underway on Feb. 12 with Canada taking on Sweden at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.

This article first appeared on Canucks Daily and was syndicated with permission.

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