Rangers Name J.T. Miller 29th Captain In Franchise History

J.T. Miller has been named the New York Rangers’ 29th captain in franchise history. 

“We’re pleased to announce J.T. Miller as the new captain of the New York Rangers,” Drury said. “Since his arrival last season, J.T. immediately became a leader for our group and exemplifies how we want to conduct ourselves both on and off the ice. Congratulations to J.T. and his entire family on an incredibly meaningful achievement and we’re confident he will continue to represent our organization with class, commitment, and integrity.”

Miller was selected by the Rangers in the first round of the 2011 NHL Draft and he spent the first six seasons in New York before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

The Rangers acquired Miller from the Canucks during the 2024-25 season in order to add offensive firepower, but also to help change the culture. 

While Miller hasn’t been with the Rangers for very long, he’s viewed internally by the organization as the embodiment of how the team wants to conduct its business, on and off the ice.

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Since trading Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks last season, the Rangers have been without a captain. 

In addition to Miller being named captain, head coach Mike Sullivan also joins the organization, marking a new era for the Blueshirts.