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Islanders Eye Canucks' Garland in Trade Talks
4 Mar
Summary
- New York Islanders are in serious trade discussions with Vancouver.
- Conor Garland, under contract until 2032, is a potential target.
- Tyler Myers will not be part of the rumored Conor Garland trade.
As the trade deadline approaches on Friday at 3 p.m. ET, the New York Islanders are actively pursuing Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland. According to reports, the two teams are engaged in serious discussions regarding a potential trade.
Garland, who signed a six-year contract extension last summer with the Canucks, is under contract until the 2031-32 season at $6 million per year. This long-term commitment suggests the Islanders view him as a developmental piece for their core rather than a short-term rental. He is described as a strong skater and playmaker capable of producing around 50 points annually.
Despite earlier speculation that Tyler Myers might be involved, it is now understood that he will not be part of any trade for Garland. The specifics of why Myers might be excluded, such as invoking a no-move clause, were not explicitly detailed. The Islanders have a few days remaining to finalize any potential deal.
