COLIN MILLER NEWS

Pockets helper Saturday Miller provided an assist, two hits and four PIM in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blues.

Impact Miller ended a five-game point drought with the helper. The 32-year-old defenseman has seen sporadic playing time since the start of December, though he was able to play Saturday with Josh Morrissey (illness) out of action. Miller is up to 10 points, 43 shots on net, 57 hits, 32 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 41 appearances, surpassing his total of nine points across 46 outings from the 2023-24 regular season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist in return Miller produced an assist in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact Miller missed the previous five games due to a fractured larynx suffered versus the Red Wings on Jan. 4. The 32-year-old returned to a third-pairing role, but his spot in the lineup is likely up for grabs. Ville Heinola was the scratch on defense Saturday, and Haydn Fleury (lower body) will also be in the mix for playing time once he's activated from injured reserve. Miller has nine points, 40 shots on net, 46 hits, 29 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 35 appearances this season, but he may be heading toward a part-time role once the Jets are at full strength.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Saturday Miller (fractured larynx) will return to the lineup versus Calgary on Saturday, according to John Lu of TSN.

Impact Miller missed five games after taking a puck to his neck versus Detroit on Jan. 4. The defenseman has two goals and six assists in 34 contests this season. Ville Heinola is expected to come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch with the return of Miller.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Could return as early as Saturday Miller (neck) could be available to return as early as Saturday against the Flames, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Miller sustained a fracture in his larynx in early January that was expected to sideline him for at least two weeks, and he could return to the ice exactly two weeks after suffering the injury. The 32-year-old Miller has made 34 appearances for the Jets this year, recording two goals, six assists, 22 PIM and a plus-8 rating while averaging 13:58 of ice time.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jets D Colin Miller (fractured larynx) out at least 2 weeks Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller will be sidelined at least two weeks due to a fractured larynx, head coach Scott Arniel said Tuesday.M...

JANUARY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sustains fracture in larynx Miller (neck) will miss at least two weeks after suffering a fracture in his larynx, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports Tuesday.

Impact Miller sustained the injury in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Detroit after getting struck in the throat by the puck. He has contributed two goals, eight points, 40 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and 46 hits over 34 outings this season. Dylan Coghlan will replace Miller in Tuesday's lineup versus Nashville.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury Saturday Miller did not return to Saturday's game versus the Red Wings after getting hit in the throat with a puck, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact Miller will be evaluated further Sunday. If he can't play, Dylan Coghlan is likely to enter the lineup Tuesday versus the Predators. Miller has just one assist over his last 11 games while filling a third-pairing role.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in win Miller posted an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Miller was listed on the second pairing Saturday, but he logged just 13:36 of ice time. The Jets have a second-pairing problem, as Dylan Samberg (foot) and Haydn Fleury (lower body) are both out, leaving some combination of Miller, Logan Stanley and Ville Heinola to pick up the slack. Miller has done alright with eight points, 38 shots on net, 38 hits, 24 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 30 appearances this season. His helper Saturday was just his third in 20 games since the start of November.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handling part-time duties Miller suited up for the fourth time in the last 10 games Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Sharks, logging two PIM in 13:49 of ice time.

Impact Miller was a fixture on the third pairing early in the year, but the Jets started to fade in late November. That prompted head coach Scott Arniel to give some playing time to Dylan Coghlan and Ville Heinola, which has in turn led to Miller spending some games as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Miller has seven points, 34 shots on net, 34 hits, 22 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 27 appearances, but he hasn't earned a point since Nov. 14.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps slump with assist Miller notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.

Impact The helper put an end to Miller's longest dry spell of the season (five games). The 32-year-old has been productive for a third-pairing defenseman, earning seven points over 17 contests. He's added 22 shots on net, 26 hits, eight blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-8 rating while averaging 13:27 of ice time. While his role is limited, Miller has decent category coverage to help fantasy managers in deep formats.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Friday Miller produced an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Miller has a goal and an assist over his last two games. The defenseman saw 15:07 of ice time Friday, the fourth time in 11 contests he's exceeded 15 minutes. The 32-year-old is firmly in a third-pairing role over Dylan Coghlan, with Miller contributed six points, 16 shots on net, 14 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-7 rating so far this season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Miller scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Miller's goal was the Jets' closing tally, which came at 10:25 of the third period. The 32-year-old blueliner has done well from a third-pairing role so far, picking up two goals and three assists over 10 contests. He's added 16 shots on net, 13 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-5 rating. The Jets have fired on all cylinders early in the season, but this is Miller's best pace since he had a 41-point campaign in 2017-18 with Vegas, so he'll likely slow down over time.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Connor tops 500 career points in Jets' 6-2 victory over Red Wings

Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists to top 500 points for his career, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Tuesday Miller scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Miller has four points over his last three games, accounting for all of his offense this season. The defenseman has added 11 shots on net, 10 hits, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating while holding down a spot on the third pairing. Miller's play has been strong enough to keep Dylan Coghlan in the press box as a healthy scratch, but Miller is unlikely to sustain his current scoring pace.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hellebuyck stops 27 shots, lifts undefeated Jets to 3-2 win over Blues

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, last season’s Vezina Trophy winner, recorded 27 saves to spark the undefeated WInnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Generates two helpers Sunday Miller logged two assists in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Miller added two shots, four hits, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 15:24 of ice time. The right-shot defenseman now has points in consecutive games after being held off the scoresheet for three contests to start the season. Miller is seeing bottom-pairing minutes while being deployed on the penalty kill.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Winnipeg Jets continue season-opening win streak with 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins

Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton scored a pair of quick third-period goals to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 to remain the only unbeaten NHL team

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Pockets assist in win Miller provided an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Miller set up a Josh Morrissey tally in the first period. While he's been a regular on the third pairing, Miller hasn't chipped in much production of any kind this season. He has one helper, a plus-2 rating, six shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots. The 31-year-old defenseman may eventually have to share his spot in the lineup with Dylan Coghlan, who has yet to make his season debut, or Logan Stanley (knee), who is nearing his anticipated return date after undergoing surgery to address a meniscus issue.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Friday's win Muller scored a goal on three shots, levied three hits, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Friday's 3-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Miller strengthened his case to begin the year on the third pairing with a second-period goal Friday. He has five points over four preseason outings. Miller appears to have done enough to fend off fellow right-shot blueliner Dylan Coghlan, and the former's steady presence in all zones should help cover for the early absences of Logan Stanley (knee) and Ville Heinola (ankle). That said, Miller typically won't produce enough offense to entice most fantasy managers.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets sign defenceman Colin Miller to a two-year contract | Winnipeg Jets Miller was a fifth round pick by Los Angeles in 2012 NHL Draft.

JULY 2, 2024 • NHL.COM

Staying with Winnipeg Miller signed a two-year, $3 million deal with the Jets on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Miller was sent from New Jersey to Winnipeg last season and will stick around on a two-year contract. The veteran blueliner was often a healthy scratch after the trade and he dressed in just five regular-season games with the Jets. Winnipeg's blue line is a bit thinner after losing Brendan Dillon but Miller likely won't see more than a bottom-pair role. Miller has reached the 20-point mark only once in the last five years.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in season-ending loss Miller recorded an assist, three shots on goal and five hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche in Game 5.

Impact Miller played sparingly after the Jets acquired him from the Devils, though he managed two assists and 17 hits in six appearances for Winnipeg. Miller had nine points, 69 shots on net, 91 hits and a plus-8 rating over 46 regular-season outings. He is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and he should be able to find an NHL deal as a possible third-pairing option, though his playing style is rarely friendly to fantasy managers.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets acquire Colin Miller from Devils | Winnipeg Jets Jets sending 2026 fourth-round selection to Devils for Miller

MARCH 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Dealt to Jets Miller was acquired by Winnipeg from New Jersey in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round selection Friday, per Darren Dreger of TSN.

Impact Miller has four goals, eight points, 79 hits and 33 blocks in 41 outings in 2023-24. He'll probably serve primarily on the third pairing with Winnipeg, though Miller might also spend some time as a healthy scratch.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE