Rangers GM's 'Excited' Message on K'Andre Miller's Replacement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Rangers were left with little choice once restricted free agent defenseman K’Andre Miller declined to re-sign with the team.

K'Andre Miller was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the New York Rangers on Tuesday before signing an eight-year, $60 million contract. It has an average annual value of $7.5 million.

In the trade, the Rangers acquired a conditional 2026 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and defenseman Scott Morrow in exchange for Miller, who was a restricted free agent. Miller signed an eight-year contract with the Hurricanes that carries an average annual value of $7.5 million.