The Canucks have traded Conor Garland

This just in, the Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2nd round pick and a 3rd round pick.

“We really appreciate all that Conor has done for the hockey club and want to thank him for his five years in Vancouver,” Canucks GM Patrik Allvin said in a prepared statement. “A play driver and strong competitor, he was a key contributor on the ice. Collecting two more draft picks aligns really well with our vision moving forward and will help us in our rebuild.” 

“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,” said Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell in his own prepared statement.  “He has tremendous character, plays a reliable two-way game and will be an important part of our club now and in the future.”

Garland has spent the past five seasons with the Vancouver Canucks after being acquired from the Arizona Coyotes on July 23, 2021. In 535 career NHL games split between Arizona and Vancouver, the 5’10”, 165lbs forward has recorded 317 points (129-188-317) and 242 penalty minutes. Garland has also appeared in 21 career playoff games, accumulating seven points (4-3-7) and two penalty minutes.

Garland begins a six year contract extension worth $6 million per season starting next year. So, this isn't a rental pick up by the Blue Jackets. This is a long-term commitment for the 29 year old Garland.