Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Placed on injured reserve
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Miller (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Oct. 20.
Miller has been sidelined for over a week due to his lower-body injury, and his move to injured reserve is procedural to make room on the roster for Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body), who was activated from IR in a corresponding move. Miller skated during Friday's practice session, but he'll likely need to skate with the full team before he's in the mix to return to game action.
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Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Out again Thursday
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Miller (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Miller will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game but is still considered day-to-day. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Bruins. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up for that contest, but the fact that he hasn't been placed on injured reserve amid the Hurricanes' run of injuries bodes well for a return to action fairly soon.
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Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Not expected to play
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Miller (lower body) isn't expected to play against Vegas on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Miller will miss his third straight game, but he's close to returning to the lineup despite sitting out Monday's practice. However, it's unclear if he will be an option for Thursday's game against the Islanders. Miller has supplied two goals, two assists, 14 shots on net, eight blocked shots and six hits across six appearances this season.
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Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Close to day-to-day
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Miller (lower body) is closer to day-to-day than having a long-term issue, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Saturday.
Miller will be out for a straight game against Dallas on Saturday, but Saturday's update is still encouraging. He has averaged 23:32 of ice time across six appearances this year. Carolina needs more than one blueliner to step up to fill that void, especially with Jaccob Slavin (lower body) unavailable as well. Joel Nystrom logged 16:02 of ice time versus the Avalanche in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win due to Miller's absence.
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Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Late scratch Thursday
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Miller (lower body) was a late scratch for Thursday's game in Colorado.
Miller took part in Carolina's pregame warmups before he was ruled out for the game. He has two goals and four points in six appearances with the Hurricanes in 2025-26. It wasn't immediately clear why he wasn't in the lineup. Joel Nystrom, who was recalled from AHL Chicago on Thursday, will make his NHL debut if he arrives in time to face the Avalanche.
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Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Earns pair of assists
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Miller registered two helpers, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.
Miller has a pair of multi-point efforts over his five games this season. He's at two goals, two helpers, 12 shots on net, six hits, seven blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-4 rating. The 25-year-old has filled a top-four role at even strength while seeing power-play time, and his usage in the latter situation could increase if Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) misses time. Miller's advantageous usage could eventually fade as Alexander Nikishin adjusts to the pace of NHL play, but for now, the former is a decent depth add in fantasy for his well-rounded production.
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Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Sheds non-contact jersey
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Miller (upper body) sported a regular jersey during Monday's practice, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Miller was on the ice with Carolina's non-game group ahead of Monday's preseason matchup against Florida. It wouldn't be surprising if he sat out Saturday's exhibition finale against Nashville, but no confirmation on that decision has come yet. Still, the 25-year-old defender is making progress in his recovery from surgery and could be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
Miller (upper body) took the ice in a non-contact jersey at training camp Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
It seems Miller hasn't fully recovered from offseason surgery to address an upper-body issue. There hasn't been any indication from the team that this problem will linger into the regular season, but it's certainly something fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on. Last season, the 25-year-old Minnesota native failed to get over the 30-point threshold but should be capable of achieving that mark if he avoids any lengthy stints on the sideline.
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Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Involved in sign-and-trade
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Miller (upper body) signed an eight-year, $60 million contract Tuesday and was traded to the Hurricanes from the Rangers in exchange for a first-round and a second-round pick in 2026 and Scott Morrow, per PuckPedia.
The Rangers' remodeling continues, with Miller out the door to a division rival after the sign-and-trade deal. Miller has emerged as a top-four option early in his career, but the Hurricanes' intensity in their own zone should still provide him a challenge while playing to his strengths as a physical force. The 25-year-old is recovering from an upper-body surgery and may miss part of training camp, but he's poised to be a key part of the Hurricanes' lineup for years to come.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Goes under the knife
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Miller reportedly had surgery to repair an upper-body injury but will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports Friday.
As a restricted free agent, Miller will need a new contract this year before he can return to the lineup -- in addition to recovering from his upper-body injury. Based on the report, it sounds like Miller may not be 100 percent during training camp but should be available for Opening Night of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Earns two assists Monday
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Miller recorded two assists, two shots on goal, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.
Miller remains hot to close out the campaign -- he has two goals and six assists over his last nine outings. That's helped him get his offense back on track, with a total of 26 points over 73 contests this season. He's added 109 shots on net, 106 hits, 108 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating to offer some all-around appeal as usual in fantasy.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Expected to play Thursday
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Miller (illness) is slated to play Thursday versus the Rangers, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
Miller has missed two games due to the illness. He has seven goals, 23 points, 103 hits and 101 blocks in 70 outings in 2024-25. Miller is projected to skate alongside Will Borgen, while Zac Jones will probably be a healthy scratch.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Out after all
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Miller (illness) is expected to be out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Flyers despite participating in warmups, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Miller's status came down to a true game-time decision, and he'll be out of the lineup. He took rushes in his normal top-four spot, while Zac Jones will play in place of Miller.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Game-time decision versus Flyers
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Miller (illness) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
Miller participated in the team's morning skate but hasn't been confirmed back into the lineup Wednesday. Prior to getting sick, the 25-year-old blueliner was rolling offensively with five points in his last six contests in addition to recording 13 hits and eight blocks. If Miller is given the all-clear, he will likely relegate Zac Jones back to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Won't play Monday
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Miller (illness) will not be available Monday against the Lightning.
Zac Jones will return to the lineup Monday and skate on the second pairing alongside Will Borgen. Miller has provided seven goals and 23 points over 70 appearances this season. His next chance to return to the lineup will be against the Flyers on Wednesday.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Game-time call Monday
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Miller (illness) will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday's game versus the Lightning, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Miller has found his offensive stride of late, recording two goals and three assists in his last six appearances. If Miller is sidelined against the Bolts, Zac Jones would likely get back into the lineup for the first time since March 25 versus the Kings. Miller should be a part of the No. 2 power-play unit if given the all-clear Monday.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Not skating Sunday
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Miller is not practicing Sunday as he deals with an illness, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Miller was on the ice for 23:21 in Saturday's 4-0 loss to New Jersey, though he'll sit out Sunday's practice as he looks to get healthy for Monday's home matchup with the Lightning. Miller has seven goals and 23 points in 70 games this season. Zac Jones would likely reenter the lineup if Miller can't go.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Miller logged an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Sharks.
Miller had a hand in Adam Fox's second tally of the game at 5:47 of the third period. This was Miller's second straight contest with an assist, and he ends March with seven points over 15 appearances. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 21 points, 102 shots on net, 98 hits, 97 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 68 outings overall as he continues to do a little bit of everything in a top-four role.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Nets goal in win
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Miller scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.
Miller contributed a goal in a back-and-forth third period, giving the Rangers a 3-2 lead. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to five points and a minus-2 rating through 12 outings in March, with his last goal coming March 2 versus the Predators. For the season, he's up to six tallies, 19 points, 96 shots on net, 91 hits, 93 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating across 65 appearances in a top-four role.
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Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Tallies in win Sunday
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Miller scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.
Miller jumped up on the play and scored on a feed from J.T. Miller while surging to the net. The goal was the 25-year-old Miller's first since Feb. 2, and he has four points over his last 10 outings. For the season, the defenseman is up to five goals, 15 points, 84 shots on net, 80 hits, 77 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 54 appearances. While he's had a disappointing campaign, he's in position for a strong finish -- Miller is now in a top-pairing role following the trade of Ryan Lindgren to the Avalanche and Adam Fox's (upper body) ongoing injury absence.
