J.T. Miller lashes out on his own goaltender, shouting at him during the last minute of play
The Vancouver Canucks have had a rough season. Their 16-16-3 record has them sitting at 6th in the Pacific Division, just six points ahead of the San Jose Sharks. In addition, they had the worst start to the season in the entire league, losing their first seven games of the season.
While they've somewhat pulled themselves together, even now, some players seem to be taking their frustrations out on each other. During last night's game against the Winnipeg Jets, J.T. Miller allowed his emotions to get the best of him when a simple miscommunication resulted in backup goaltender Collin Delia delaying his departure for the extra attacker.
Likely, Miller was more frustrated with the outcome of the game rather than the Delia being so hesitant to go to the bench in the last minute of play, but the puck wasn't out of the Canucks zone, nor was it in the process of being turned up the ice. The mistake was an easy one to make. Miller's actions, however, were completely unnecessary and totally avoidable.
Of course, it makes sense that Miller would want his goalie to go to the bench. But if he's that frustrated by it not happening, it can be dealt with off the ice. Miller is in a leadership position with the Canucks and does not show it very well in this situation.
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DECEMBRE 30 | 75 ANSWERS J.T. Miller lashes out on his own goaltender, shouting at him during the last minute of play Do you think Miller's actions were justified? | ||
| No | 56 | 74.7 % |
| Yes | 19 | 25.3 % |
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