Life is interesting for soon-to-be unrestricted free agents in the days leading up to the NHL's trade deadline, especially for players on teams likely to miss the playoffs.

Such is the case in Vancouver, where Canucks goalie Ryan Miller appears to be keeping his options open, according to Rick Dhaliwal of NEWS 1130.

Ryan Miller's agent Mike Liut says he will talk to Miller this week about all the possibilities surrounding the trade deadline. #Canucks — Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) February 22, 2017

Miller, 36, is in the final year of a deal that carries a $6-million cap hit, and he could be the kind of goalie contending teams are looking for in preparation for a deep playoff run.

Miller's deal does include a list of five teams to whom he can be traded, although that route has not been decided on quite yet.

Liut appreciates all the Miller trade talk but says nothing has been decided by his client. #Canucks — Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) February 22, 2017

In 37 games for the Canucks this season, Miller has posted a record of 16-17-3 with a .917 save percentage, slightly higher than his career average.