After talks picked up towards the beginning of this week, the Vancouver Canucks have officially traded Conor Garland. The forward, who spent five seasons with the Canucks, has been sent to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a second-round pick in 2028 and a third-round pick in 2026. Garland finishes his time in Vancouver with 82 goals scored and 139 assists in 371 games. Aside from the 2025–26 season, Garland has consistently been a 45–50-point player for the Canucks since being acquired via trade in 2021. He recorded a career-high in points in 2021–22, scoring 19 goals and 33 assists in 77 games. Last year, he registered his second career 50-point season. Garland is a valuable player for any team — contending or not — due to his ability to provide offence, help drive a line, and kill penalties if needed. Many teams will likely find him best suited for an energy role, which he often provides night-in and night-out. Discussions around a potential Garland trade picked up when Stefen Rosner [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/author/stefen-rosner-thn] of The Hockey News reported [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/latest-trade-rumours-link-vancouver-canucks-forward-conor-garland-to-the-new-york-islanders] that the New York Islanders were engaging in conversations revolving around the forward. Things escalated on Thursday when Pierre LeBrun [https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/2029710836361535809?s=20] of TSN, Rick Dhaliwal [https://x.com/DhaliwalSports/status/2029707331693596989?s=20] of CHEK TV, and Jimmy Murphy [https://x.com/MurphysLaw74/status/2029692116285206801?s=20] of RG all confirmed multiple teams’ interest [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/report-multiple-teams-showing-interest-in-vancouver-canucks-forward-conor-garland-ahead-of-the-2026-trade-deadline] in acquiring Garland. Interested teams at the time included the Islanders, Blue Jackets, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and San Jose Sharks. With this trade, Vancouver now has multiple second-round picks in the next three NHL drafts. They also have two first-round picks in this year's draft and two fourth-round selections in the next three after 2026. Vancouver will face the Chicago Blackhawks later tonight in what will be their first game without Garland on the team since 2021. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:30 pm PT. Jan 27, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland (8) handles the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/25e6594b-9631-4395-8784-fb098cd8db7a.jpeg] Jan 27, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland (8) handles the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Report: Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Vancouver Canucks Forward Conor Garland Ahead Of The 2026 Trade Deadline [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/report-multiple-teams-showing-interest-in-vancouver-canucks-forward-conor-garland-ahead-of-the-2026-trade-deadline] Abbotsford Canucks Sign Defenceman Christian Felton To One-Year Contract [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/abbotsford-canucks-sign-defenceman-christian-felton-to-one-year-contract] Canucks Trade Longtime Defenceman Jett Woo To The San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-trade-longtime-defenceman-jett-woo-to-the-san-jose-sharks] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*6ym8lg*_ga*MTAxMDU4Njg2NC4xNzQ0MTI5OTI0*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzEzNzMyNjQkbzEzNjQkZzEkdDE3NzEzNzQyOTckajckbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ab33cf82-0d48-4821-8621-5f8732790ccb.jpeg] The Hockey News
