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Canucks Trade Conor Garland to Blue Jackets for Picks

3/6/2026

Summary

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The Vancouver Canucks traded forward Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick as Columbus pushes for a playoff spot.
Garland, 29, spent five seasons with Vancouver, collecting 82 goals and 139 assists in 371 games.
He is in the final year of his contract with a $4.95 million cap hit and has signed a six-year extension worth $36 million that begins next season.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, ending the Original Six era and allowing franchises like the Vancouver Canucks to emerge. This expansion followed years of debate and public outcry, particularly in Canada, over the exclusion of Canadian teams. The Canucks' inclusion in 1970 marked a significant shift, enabling talent development and shaping the league's competitive landscape, as seen in today's trade of Conor Garland to Columbus.

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Story summary

The Vancouver Canucks traded forward Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick as Columbus pushes for a playoff spot.
Garland, 29, spent five seasons with Vancouver, collecting 82 goals and 139 assists in 371 games.
He is in the final year of his contract with a $4.95 million cap hit and has signed a six-year extension worth $36 million that begins next season.

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