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Blue Jackets Start NHL Trade Deadline Day by Acquiring Conor Garland From the Canucks
Columbus acquired versatile winger Conor Garland, who has 7 goals and 26 points this season, by trading two draft picks to Vancouver for a playoff push.
- On Friday, the Columbus Blue Jackets acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks, sending a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a 2028 second-round pick to Vancouver.
- Garland was one of the top available players after Thursday's flurry of moves, with Columbus among multiple clubs expressing interest as it pushes for a playoff spot one point behind Boston.
- Contract records show Garland is under a six-year extension that begins this summer, running through the 2031-32 season with a $6 million cap hit and a no-movement clause in the first three seasons.
- Waddell said the club expects Garland to add energy and two-way play as Columbus chases a playoff spot just one point behind Boston after a key win on the eve of the deadline.
- Garland's recent scoring drought extends to 23 games without a goal ahead of the trade deadline at noon PT Friday, despite prior 19-goal seasons.
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Blue Jackets trade for Conor Garland in deal with Canucks
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two draft picks, giving Columbus an experienced winger as it continues its push to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The move reflects the Blue Jackets’ effort to strengthen their forward group and add depth scoring as they seek […] The post Blue Jackets trade for Conor Garland in deal with Canucks appeared first on Get More Sports.
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