«Contenders could also look at Miller, depending on free agent departures,» Goldman wrote. «After a disappointing Eastern Conference final exit, the Carolina Hurricanes may want to find more skill to play within the system. If Dmitry Orlov walks as a free agent, maybe Carolina can maximize Miller’s game.
«As ideal as the trade route may seem for New York – since it allows management to clear cap space and get more favorable assets in return than an offer sheet – it doesn’t necessarily make this team better, either,» Goldman added. «Even if trading Miller feels like a necessity, it leaves the blue line without someone capable of absorbing matchup minutes and contributing game-changing plays on both ends of the ice.»