Rangers Predicted to Trade Star to Kraken Amid Offseason Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Rangers are entering a crucial offseason that could see them move on from a few players. Multiple key pieces to the Rangers’ success could be on the move, including defenseman K’Andre Miller.
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Miller has been a highly talked-about name in trade rumors, and it could see New York move on from him. One team that could be interesting as a landing spot for the defenseman is the Seattle Kraken.
The Kraken missed the postseason this past season, finishing the year with a record of 35-41-6. Seattle has been pushing toward getting back to the playoffs, but they haven’t found much consistency on the ice.
One way to make that happen could be for the team to be aggressive in adding talent this offseason. Seattle has plenty of cap space to work with, opening the door for a potential deal between the two sides.
NHL writer Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report linked the two teams together.
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“They have some salary-cap flexibility; they have a need; and they have plenty of draft capital over the next few years. Miller could arrive in Seattle and immediately be one of its best all-around defensemen and bring some much-needed mobility and offensive upside.”, Gertz said.
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates with defenseman K’Andre Miller (79) after scoring a goal in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes.Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Miller could instantly spark the defensive unit of the team, even with him putting up a down season of seven goals and 20 assists last year. The star ranked 50th out of 214 defenders, who logged at least 500 minutes of ice time, by being on the ice for 2.78 goals per 60 minutes.
The defender has all the potential in the world to keep getting better, and a team like Seattle could be perfect for him. Due to the Kraken having loads of draft capital to work with, the Rangers and them could likely come to terms on a deal.
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Seattle needs to start pushing toward contention, and adding a player like Miller could be exactly what they are missing. The Kraken have missed the playoffs three of four seasons, but this offseason could be a time to change the trajectory of the franchise.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.