Quoting: Juiceman
Did you miss the part where JT Miller has 217 points in his last 202 games whereas Giroux only has 165 in his last 198? Better track record? Maybe 3+ years ago, but right now in the current day, Miller is better than Giroux was when he was traded. Unless Miller falls off a cliff, I can't see him getting such a poor deal. Miller also brings other aspects other than just points. It was also pretty wildly known that GM Dumb Fletcher got fleeced in that trade as well
Girouxs has been the better even strength player over the past 3 years. Do you not think teams look at per 60 rates?
Even strength points per 60
20-21 season
Giroux : 2.04
Miller : 1.97
21-22
Giroux: 2.45
Miller: 2.49
Miller produces more on the powerplay because he plays with a bunch of elite shooters. He had 8.96 points per 60 last season. Giroux obviously had lower , until he was traded to Florida where he clicked at over 10 points per 60 min because he was able to play on a PP with guys like Huberdeau and Barkov