Vancouver Canucks make it clear the one player that is not available for a trade


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May 20, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Pius Suter (24) and forward Conor Garland (8) shake hands with Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) after the Edmonton victory in game seven of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena.

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Patrick Allvin and Jim Rutherford have made it clear that the veterans on the Vancouver Canucks are all open to being traded, with the exception of Connor Garland, who despite being involved in rumours will not be the subject of a trade this season.

“The Canucks are in need of a leader, if they are going for a rebuild or a retool, they need to keep a leader on build to create a culture for them. Winning culture is necessary, teams have often overlooked that, and it has cost them a lot of heartbreak. Garland is the perfect man to lead the charge.”-Stinson

Vancouver Canucks are making it clear Connor Garland is here to stay.

NHL Rumour Report posted on X, the lack of desire the Canucks have to trade Garland, and it makes sense, he provides more value to the team, than his return would be from the result of a trade.

Rick Dhaliwal: All this Conor Garland talk, teams love him, yes they do, but I’m told the Canucks won’t trade Garland yet, there’s nothing imminent there is what I’ve been told – Donnie & Dhali (1/14)

The Canucks are on pace to have their worst season ever, and the head office knows the end of an era is over. With so many players on the trade block, and essentially a fire sale is on the horizon, the Canucks need to rely on a couple key veterans to pave the way for the younger guys. And Garland has been a terrific leader in the locker room and on the ice.

Garland demonstrates his fearless style of play, despite very undersized. He embodies grit, and a winning attitude, that is starting to disappear from the modern game. And the newcomers can all look up to him for motivation and an example.

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