Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/270c2764-6f75-4a47-b954-151ffdef36b4.jpeg] Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images J.T Miller appears to be inching toward a return to the New York Rangers’ lineup. The Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/] placed Miller on injured reserve on March 3 after a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an upper-body injury. It’s the second time Miller has missed time with an upper-body injury, but both injuries are reportedly not related and are entirely separate. Mike Sullivan insinuated that Miller got hurt around the time he was hit in the head with a puck in the third period of the Rangers’ 5-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 2. The 32-year-old forward returned to the ice for the first time on Tuesday for the Rangers’ morning skate ahead of their matchup against the Calgary Flames, wearing a red non-contact jersey. “Pretty well,” Sullivan said about how Miller is progressing. “He's had a number of skates on his own with our skill guys. He joined the group today. Obviously, that suggests progress.” Mike Sullivan's Shift In Philosophy Greatly Benefits Rangers' Youth [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/90c9e578-3277-435b-9181-3b6af5e6cf14.jpeg] Mike Sullivan's Shift In Philosophy Greatly Benefits Rangers' Youth The New York <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/">Rangers</a>’ dominant 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night was led by the impressive play of some of the team’s young talent. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/latest-news/mike-sullivan-s-shift-in-philosophy-greatly-benefits-rangers-youth] Miller has missed the past three games, but he’s slated to shed his red non-contact jersey soon and hence return to the lineup, likely sometime in the coming games. “We'll take each day as it comes, but I would anticipate sooner than later,” Sullivan said about whether Miller is close to shedding his non-contact jersey. Miller’s appearance at the morning skate on Tuesday indicates that he could join the team on their road trip to Winnipeg and Minnesota this week.
