Canucks trade Conor Garland to Blue Jackets for 2 draft picks
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Vancouver Canucks have traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick, reflecting Vancouver’s shift toward a rebuild and desire to clear salary and contract slots.
- Garland, 29, signed a six-year extension last summer but has struggled this season with a 23-game goal drought and diminished play-driving impact, though he remains a competitive, hardworking forward with strong defensive skills.
- For the Blue Jackets, Garland offers a chance to bolster their second scoring line, providing depth and versatility that could improve their offensive balance and make them harder to defend against in the Eastern Conference.
- Vancouver’s return in draft picks is modest, influenced by Garland’s age,
