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Ex-Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller loving the new way of life after stunning experience in New York
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K'Andre Miller spent the first five years of his career in the NHL with the New York Rangers. After a sign-and-trade, the defenseman found a new home in Carolina, and he's adjusting to it well.
Former Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes during the postseason in a sign-and-trade for prospect Scott Morrow and a 1st-round pick.
He's found a new home in Carolina, with the Rangers' rivals in the Metropolitan Division. How has he taken to Raleigh, North Carolina? The trade of Miller to Carolina was shocking at first, but he's found a way to adjust.
Asked if he was ready and/or welcoming of the #NYR trade at the time or surprised by it, K'Andre Miller said he was "on the fence."
"Obviously, I knew what the summer might entail. I hadn't gone through that before, and obviously, it was not unexpected. It was a little shocking to go through that experience. But I'm thriving now, I'm loving life. It's been amazing coming down here to Carolina and [I] came to start a new career here, so it's been fun
"Obviously, I knew what the summer might entail. I hadn't gone through that before, and obviously, it was not unexpected. It was a little shocking to go through that experience. But I'm thriving now, I'm loving life. It's been amazing coming down here to Carolina and [I] came to start a new career here, so it's been fun
Instead of thinking about the situation in a negative perspective, he approached Carolina with an objective lens and now loves it in Hurricanes country.
Former New York Ranger K'Andre Miller has taken to the Carolina Hurricanes
In a recent interview with the New York Post, he explained how much he needed a change-up in his life.
The fresh start under head coach Rod Brind'Amour has been great for the defenseman, who has scored 10 points (2-8) in 16 games with the Hurricanes.
The news of his being traded was shocking, considering he was still a restricted free agent. But he's adapted to the situation and is now living a great life in Carolina.
Not to mention his 8-year contract, he signed with the Hurricanes, a total value of $60 million is a nice little sweetener to this all
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