Friedman: Conor Garland available?

[Nucker42]

There has to be an underlying issue here.

He was drafted way later than he should have given the outrageous season he had at the time.

Was traded away from a rebuilding franchise even though he was their best forward and still young.

And now not even a year into his new team he is available again.

What’s up?

They’ve traded everyone except the water boy…. Wouldn’t read into that

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

JR loves Kapanen, so it's only fitting if he sends us Garland in exchange.

 

[Nucker42]

We need more players like Garland not less. Pretty disappointing to hear this rumour to be honest. If it’s true, Rutherford really doesn’t get it.

As far as our good forwards go, the two guys who would be fine to trade are Boeser and/or Horvat. With Miller I get it because of his contract expiring next year and he likely won’t re-sign (and he’ll get a haul in a trade) but it’ll suck to see him go.

1. great player
2. Small
3. No acquired by JR
4. Tons of value
5. Can flip for critical d piece

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Garland for Severson?

Garland was the reason we gave up the 9th overall, the OEL deal will look quite bad if we move garland and don't get a solid return just futures...

Rutherford won’t care about what trading Garland would do for Benning’s reputation. The sunk cost fallacy is not applicable in this case.

 

[pld459666]

Braden Schneider, Morgan Barron and the NYR 2nd in 2022 for Garland

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

I don’t understand this at all. The only way it makes sense is if the Canucks decide to go scorched earth with a rebuild.

 

[TheHudlinator]

I'd absolutely love him on the Flames

 

[Love]

1. great player
2. Small
3. No acquired by JR
4. Tons of value
5. Can flip for critical d piece

6. If we trade him we’ll have a huge hole in our top 6 and need to somehow acquire a player just like him

 

[iFan]

Yea trading Garland seems like a mistake especially if we’re moving Miller.

 

[deckercky]

Boeser should be traded before Garland

As a Canucks fan, there's a world where i am comfortable trading garland....but that's the world where the Canucks decide the core isn't good enough and burn it down to truly build a new core around Demko, Hughes and likely Pettersson.

But even in that world, I trade Miller, Horvat and Boeser first, then see what interest is out there for Garland at a later point.

 

[Cogburn]

Braden Schneider, Morgan Barron and the NYR 2nd in 2022 for Garland

Yeah that wouldn't be a horrible return.

Like others are saying though, I'd want to see how Miller, Horvat and Boeser shake out first though. Garland might be our best winger come deadline time.

 

[Gruyeriev]

I’d love him with the Avs, wanted him when the Yotes were rumoured to want to move him. Kid has underrated skills and so much heart.

I mean… assuming he likes having helmets thrown at him, I’d give it a shot

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

If he gets you a Dobson or Newhook type player as part of the return you think about it. I’d explore the value on everyone as that is a way to evaluate everything, especially cap space. I’d first explore the return on Boeser before moving Garland though. If the Rangers throw in Lafrenier that’s also something to consider. I’m glad the new Management team are gauging values on players internally as in this scenario they could pair a couple trades off at the same time to better position themselves. A guy like Pulack from NYI would be amazing too.

 

[dman34]

Although skilled, Our top 6 is way to small, slow and soft. Everyone on the Canucks barring Petey, Hughes and Demko should be available for the right price.

 

[BoHorvat 53]

Although skilled, Our top 6 is way to small, slow and soft. Everyone on the Canucks barring Petey, Hughes and Demko should be available for the right price.

Cliches. Skill is what wins Stanley Cups. We need to keep Garland, he makes things happen at even strength and has been our best player easily 5-on-5 imo. Boeser can go in place of Garland.

 

[LucicAndChong]

I am a massive fan of Garland and what he brings to a team. I’ve wanted him on the leafs for a while.

What would he have to add to Amirov? 2022 2nd?

 

[The Great Stromboli]

I am a massive fan of Garland and what he brings to a team. I’ve wanted him on the leafs for a while.

What would he have to add to Amirov? 2022 2nd?

Got any cans/bottles or loose change?

 

[lawrence]

I don’t understand this at all. The only way it makes sense is if the Canucks decide to go scorched earth with a rebuild.

there might be a stealth tank rebuild that we (Canucks fans) might not know about.

 

[Mobiandi]

Jim Rutherford is entertaining to watch from afar. Keeps it interesting but he's terrible

 

[kanucks25]

We really have to stop taking Friedman “thoughts” as gospel. He could be available, jr said he wants to free up some cap. Other gms will probably be testing Alvin and so for. Alvin also should be looking at all options and so for.

I felt like that his comments were more than just spitballing watching it live.

Also specifically mentioned NJD as if he had a direct source on it.

 

[Canucks LB]

Makes absolutely no sense, Don't buy it at all

 

[David71]

no thanks friendly contract 5 yrs. small pest whose skilled doesnt back down from a fight. trade boeser instead.

 

[kanucks25]

Garland for Severson?

Garland was the reason we gave up the 9th overall, the OEL deal will look quite bad if we move garland and don't get a solid return just futures...

Would rather it be Boeser in this case.

Like other Canucks fans in this thread, this would make no sense to me.

We need more players like Garland and Miller that show fight and pushback, not less.

On pace for 50 points while not really getting good powerplay ice-time, fine value for his contract.

 

[LucicAndChong]

Got any cans/bottles or loose change?

Got some empties from a half finished two-four if that counts

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Canucks fans to the League

from Garland.

The league : isn't this guy still your GM?
no?, we are sorry to hear that, uhmm....right,
happy for you..but why you want Garland gone?

from Garlard