The rift seemed to be never-ending between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson, and now that the trade is finally over with, true feelings have been revealed. <a href='https://www.nhl.com/news/vancouver-canucks-trade-j-t-miller-to-new-york-rangers' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>The Vancouver Canucks finally made that move that had been highly expected</a> on Friday by sending JT Miller to the New York Rangers, the very team that selected him in the 2011 draft. The trade happened after months of speculation over reported tension between Miller and Elias Pettersson, <a href='https://www.nhl.com/news/vancouver-canucks-trade-j-t-miller-to-new-york-rangers' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>an issue Canucks president Jim Rutherford admitted remained unresolved.</a> <a href='https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canucks-loss-to-stars-an-afterthought-due-to-miller-trade-hughes-injury/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>After Vancouver's 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars</a> on Friday night, Pettersson briefly addressed the trade, per Sportsnet. While he did acknowledge how important Miller has been, he said the team has to look ahead now. <h3>Pettersson says losing Miller was a big blow</h3> «Big blow, we lost JT. It just happened when we got to the rink,» Pettersson said. «We just tried to give a good (effort) and I think we did. Just couldn't get the puck in the net. We lose a skillful, power forward. I mean, his play, it speaks for itself. »All we can do now is look forward and wish him the best.» <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/sportsnet/status/1885544924889719265'> </a></blockquote></div> Head coach Rick Tocchet chimed in, too, with praise for Miller's love of hockey. «Millsy's played great hockey for the Canucks and myself,» Tocchet said. »Obviously, heart and soul guy. I think he's going to do well over there I love Millsy.» Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin also weighed in, pointing out the addition that came back for Miller is special in his own right. On behalf of the entire Canucks organization I want to thank J.T. for his time here in Vancouver, Allvin said in a statement. J.T. was a passionate impact player and good leader for our hockey team. ... Moving him was not an easy decision, but we are pleased with our return from the Rangers. Canucks fans and the organization are hoping that this trade can really be what ignites <a href='https://www.nhl.com/canucks/player/elias-pettersson-8480012' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Pettersson</a> to pick it up down the stretch, as the team needs all hands on deck if they want to make the playoffs.