& how is Miller's value exactly higher? He's a 2nd line type of player that have slightly above average defence. He has only a year extra on his contract than Rielly and Miller is already reportedly unhappy in Vancouver.

Rielly is a top pairing defenceman on the majority of teams in the league that puts up a minimum of 50 points from the backend and creates a ton of offence by jumping into the rush. Despite the media coverage, his defence is about average maybe slightly below but he's torn apart for the highlight reel plays that guys like McDavid make on him (he makes those plays on everyone). Rielly's also a proven leader having been close to being named captain for the Leafs.

Top pairing defenceman are harder to find and are more valuable that 2nd line players. So it wouldn't be much more, but Vancouver would need to add in that type of deal.

I agree a trade centered around Rielly for Miller makes a lot of sense for both sides... probably need Rielly to agree to an extension with the Canucks to make it happen though which will be very awkward for the leafs if it doesn't work out.

lol any Rielly trade involving Miller is a hell no from the Canucks

& how is Miller's value exactly higher? He's a 2nd line type of player that have slightly above average defence. He has only a year extra on his contract than Rielly and Miller is already reportedly unhappy in Vancouver.

Rielly is a top pairing defenceman on the majority of teams in the league that puts up a minimum of 50 points from the backend and creates a ton of offence by jumping into the rush. Despite the media coverage, his defence is about average maybe slightly below but he's torn apart for the highlight reel plays that guys like McDavid make on him (he makes those plays on everyone). Rielly's also a proven leader having been close to being named captain for the Leafs.

Top pairing defenceman are harder to find and are more valuable that 2nd line players. So it wouldn't be much more, but Vancouver would need to add in that type of deal.