"Garland has been known for his skills on the puck since entering the league in 2018. He's a winger who can control the puck, capable of evading defenders while searching for a teammate's stick, known more for his playmaking abilities rather than his goal scoring. Perhaps what makes Garland a good fit with the Islanders and Patrick Roy is his willingness to get involved on the forecheck."
"Garland comes with a cap hit of $4.9M this season, already signing an extension with Vancouver for six years with an annual cap hit of $6M. While Mathieu Darche is looking to add players with term, this is perhaps a bit too much term and a bit too much money for a 29-year-old averaging .59 points-per-game over his career."
"Even with his solid possesion numbers, Garland is an undersized forward, standing 5'10" and weighing around 165 lbs. He has a unique ability to evade defenders, but once one gets a hold of him, he can be easily pushed"
The NY Islanders pursued a trade with the Vancouver Canucks for winger Connor Garland, but negotiations stalled overnight. Garland is a skilled puck handler known for playmaking and high-motor forechecking since entering the league in 2018. He typically scores around 20 goals annually, though his production is down this season with seven goals in 49 games. However, concerns exist regarding his contract: $4.9M this season with a six-year extension at $6M annually. At 29 years old and undersized at 5'10", 165 lbs, questions arise about whether his cap commitment and term align with the Islanders' long-term strategy under Patrick Roy.
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