J.T. Miller's Vancouver return comes with Rangers responsibilities

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — J.T. Miller has been steadfast in everything he’s done and said since the “C” was sewn into his No. 8 Rangers jersey.

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As the 32-year-old center stood inside the visiting locker room on Tuesday at Rogers Arena, however, it was clear just how conflicted Miller was ahead of his return to the city he spent nearly six seasons in.

The raw emotions that naturally broke through battled with Miller’s responsibility as the Blueshirts captain to keep his team focused with a borderline must-win game on deck.

“A lot of good memories here,” Miller said before a sizab