J.T. Miller could have tested the market as an unrestricted free agent next summer, but the Vancouver Canucks forward seems confident in his decision to sign a seven-year extension through the 2029-30 season earlier this week.

"It's a very easy decision for me to want to stay there, especially from a hockey standpoint. … I think we're just scratching the surface with our potential, and it's one of the main reasons (why) I want to be there," Miller said after inking his new deal.

"It's a really exciting place, and I think our expectations are to win a Stanley Cup there. … And I think with more time and getting to know the guys more, some familiar faces, and the talent we have, I don't see why it's not possible."

Miller stayed firmly in the rumor mill throughout the 2021-22 season, but all the outside noise didn't hamper his performance on the ice.