Colin Miller (ice hockey, born 1992)

Colin Miller (ice hockey, born 1992)
Colin Miller (born October 29, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres, and Dallas Stars. The Los Angeles Kings selected Miller in the fifth round, 151st overall, of the 2012 NHL Draft.
Playing career
Junior
Miller played three seasons (2010–2013) of major junior hockey with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), scoring 31 goals and 74 assists for 105 points, while earning 201 penalty minutes, in 174 games played. At the conclusion of the 2012–13 OHL season he was selected to receive the Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy as the OHL team captain that best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice.
Professional
Los Angeles Kings (2013–2015)
On July 29, 2013, the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Miller to a three-year, entry-level contract.
During the 2014–15 season, on January 25, 2015, at the AHL All-Star Skills Competition in Utica, New York, Miller won the fastest skater competition, then proceeded to set the AHL record for hardest shot, clocking at 105.5 miles per hour.
Boston Bruins (2015–2017)
On June 26, Miller was traded by the Kings along with Martin Jones and the 13th overall selection (Jakub Zbořil) in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Milan Lucic. After playing one season in the Bruins' organization, he signed a two-year contract extension worth $2 million.
Vegas Golden Knights (2017–2019)
Having been exposed by the Bruins at the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, Miller was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights on June 21, 2017.
On May 28, 2018, Miller scored the first ever Stanley Cup Finals goal in the Vegas Golden Knights' history during the first period of Game 1 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals. During Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Miller was hit in the face by T. J. Oshie subsequently breaking his nose. The Washington Capitals ended up winning the Stanley Cup the following game. Miller ended both the regular and postseason setting career highs in goals, assists, and points.
Buffalo Sabres (2019–2022)
On June 28, 2019, the Vegas Golden Knights traded Miller to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2021 second-round pick and a 2022 fifth-round pick.
Dallas Stars (2022–2023)
On July 13, 2022, the Dallas Stars signed Miller as a free agent from the Sabres on a two-year, $3.7 million contract. In the season, Miller established himself in a top-four role within Stars blueline and contributed with 6 goals and 21 points through 79 regular season games. He made 10 playoff appearances, as the Stars reached the Western Conference finals.
New Jersey Devils (2023–present)
On the opening day of free agency, Miller was traded by the Stars to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2025 on July 1, 2023.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
Awards and honours
References
External links
1992 births
Living people
Boston Bruins players
Buffalo Sabres players
Canadian ice hockey defencemen
Dallas Stars players
Los Angeles Kings draft picks
Manchester Monarchs (AHL) players
New Jersey Devils players
Providence Bruins players
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds players
Ice hockey people from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Vegas Golden Knights players