Canucks Trade Conor Garland To Blue Jackets Months Before His Contract Extension Kicks In
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The Vancouver Canucks traded Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets as NHL trade deadline day begins on the East Coast.
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The Blue Jackets sent Vancouver a 2028 second-round draft pick and a 2026 third-round pick in return.
"Conor is a versatile player who brings great energy to the lineup every night, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome he and his family to Columbus," Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said in the team's announcement. "He has tremendous character, plays a reliable two-way game and will be an important part of our club now and in the future."
Is The Canucks' Rebuild About To Reach Full Force?The Vancouver Canucks traded Tyler Myers, and based on quotes and rumors this week, they have more moves in store to really get the rebuild going.On July 1 of last year, the Canucks signed Garland to a six-year contract extension worth $6 million annually in hopes the team would rebound from missing the playoffs in 2024-25.
Now, the Canucks sit in last place by 12 points, and Garland's moving to another conference before that contract even takes effect on July 1 of this year.
The 29-year-old right winger has seven goals and 19 assists for 26 points in 50 games this season. The playmaker had 19 goals and 50 points last season, and he's exceeded 40 points in each of the last four years.
Garland also averaged 1:52 of shorthanded ice time with the Canucks this season. His combination of strong secondary scoring, passing and two-way play will make him an important puzzle piece on the Blue Jackets through the rest of his prime years and into his mid-30s.
More to come.
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