Three trade targets for the Canucks in a Conor Garland trade identified
The Canucks are shopping around Conor Garland to get value for the right winger, who has recently requested a trade. The apparent need for the Canucks is an RHD to pair with Quinn Hughes.
Elliotte Friedman believes the Predators, Jets and Blue Jackets are interested in the talented but gritty Garland. All three teams have interesting right-handed defensive pieces they may be willing to give up in a Garland trade.
The Predators have Dante Fabbro, an RFA, at the end of this season. Fabbro, the Pred's 17th overall pick in 2016, has shown he can be a robust and dependable defenseman. He could work brilliantly with an offensive talent like Hughes.
The Jets have Dylan Demelo, a 30-year-old defenseman who plays a structured defensive game. The physical dman had 27 points and 50 PIMS in 75 games with a +10 on the season with the Jets last year. Demelo could be precisely the defenseman the Canucks need. Demelo is in the previous year of a cheap, four-year deal at 3 million dollars yearly. The challenge for Canucks GM, Patrik Allvin, is that Demelo will be a valuable trade piece for the Jets.
The Blue Jackets have Andrew Peeke, a 25-year-old defenseman who plays a solid defensive game. Peeke has recorded 28 points in 162 games over the last two seasons. Peeke is entering his first year of a three-year deal at 2.7 million dollars annually.
The Canucks have options in right-handed defenseman available in their Garland trade opportunities. It will be interesting to see if they pull the trigger on any of these players.
| POLL | ||
Who would you like to see the Canucks pursue a trade for? | ||
| Fabbro | 234 | 37.5 % |
| Demelo | 81 | 13 % |
| Peeke | 169 | 27.1 % |
| Other | 140 | 22.4 % |
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