Canucks Trade Rumors: Garland to Islanders?

0:00It's March 4th. Here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Rumors are swirling around the Vancouver Canucks and a possible trade of forward Conor Garland to the New York Islanders as the trade deadline gets. Closer. Multiple reports suggest the two teams are talking, though nothing is official yet. For the Canucks, moving Garland fixed their plan to retool with younger players. They hope to land solid prospects in draft picks in return, boosting their youth movement. Garland's contract plays a big role here. His new extension starts July 1st and includes a no-movement clause for the first three seasons, which might keep the price reasonable for the Islanders. Vancouver could target prospects like Danny Nelson from Notre Dame, smooth skating defenseman Isaiah George, or Quinn Finley from Wisconsin. Nelson has strong college stats in international wins. George has NHL experience and Finley brings scoring potential.

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