21 May 2019 17:09:50
As McKenzie noted, C. Miller is likely to be traded. The Leafs seem like a perfect fit for him as he played for Dubas in SSM

To VGN: D - A. Borgman + 2020 3rd round pick

To TOR: D - C. Miller

Vegas needs to shed salary bad and need returns of picks and prospects. Without signing W. Karlsson the Knights are over the cap as is.

The Leafs can play Miller in their top 4 and hope he returns to his form from 2 years ago

1.) 21 May 2019
21 May 2019 18:23:26
I personally think this is the guy the leafs add to the team this summer. Seems like the most likely candidate. I'm not sure on evaluation though. I personally think he's a good d man but Vegas seems to not think so. I'm not sure what they would be asking for.

2.) 21 May 2019
21 May 2019 18:35:06
Agreed. They clearly are not high on him, thus the return will be lower. A prospect and a mid pick seems reasonable to me.

3.) 21 May 2019
21 May 2019 18:47:48
Miller was scratched and was used in out of a 6th defensemen role - alternating with Nick Holden - down the stretch. So vegas will be looking to move Miller based on his current cap hit at 3,875,000. This might be the beginning of a reshaped roster of the leafs for next year. If they bring in Miller contract that probably is a sign that Gardiner won't be returning.

4.) 21 May 2019
21 May 2019 19:02:50
Miller was used in of the 6th defensemen spot in Vegas alternating with Nick Holden. Considering the fact that vegas used Miller in the 6th/ 7th defence spot with a $3,875,000 cap hit - it makes sense for them to want to move him. This could be the start to the newly shaped leafs roster for next year - if the leafs acquire Miller the would most likely mean that they would be unable to resign Jake Gardiner. But Miller is a right handed defensemen and the leafs are desperate for a NHL ready right handed defensemen.

5.) 21 May 2019
21 May 2019 19:03:42
Wouldn’t that be something if we could steal Miller for that? Miller got almost 20 minutes a night in Vegas. His performance was excellent, particularly his possession stats, and if he didn’t get injured, he probably would have beat his previous years best. Playing top line with Rielly as his partner, you got to think he would easily put up his best numbers to date. He would instantly and significantly improve our defense. We would definitely be getting our money’s worth with him. I don’t think it’s so much as Vegas wants to trade him, more along the lines that they don’t have room for him and can’t afford him.

It’s possible we see him go cheap. A lot of players went for a lot less than I expected at the deadline this year. It’s a buyer’s market right now it seems. A heavy hitter that plays a real good two way game without three years left on his contract at a very reasonable cap hit, I fully agree with everyone that he would be the almost perfect player for us to pursue if the price is right.

6.) 21 May 2019
21 May 2019 20:19:39
This has nothing to do with Gardiner. Gardiner will not be back for 3 reasons:
1. LHD
2. Will command north of $5M on the UFA market
3. Was a bust in 2 back to back game 7's.