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Earlier this week, the New York Islanders appeared close to a trade for Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland.
Now, it looks like that may have fallen through.
Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reported Wednesday night that talks have "stalled" between the two teams.
He adds that other teams are now "in the mix" and that the Islanders like Garland but don't want to give up what Vancouver wants.
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This would be a bit disappointing overall for the Islanders, who are involved in a lot of talks right now and clearly want to make upgrades to their roster.
Garland is under contract for $6 million per year through the 2031-32 season, so he isn't anything approaching a rental.
"Garland signed a six-year extension with the Canucks last summer, but he has since seen the team pivot to a rebuild," The Athletic's Chris Johnston wrote earlier this week. "He is a strong skater who is unafraid to skate through opponents despite his diminutive size. More of a playmaker than a goal-scorer, he’s an excellent complementary piece who can be counted on to produce at a 50-point pace. Teams are interested in the player, but moving this kind of contract might be better tackled in the offseason."
It sounds like Rosner's reporting suggests the Islanders could still circle back here if the price goes down.
If not, though, maybe they have to go elsewhere.
The Canucks certainly aren't under huge pressure to trade Garland. His long-lasting contract will keep him around a long time if Vancouver doesn't move him. So they can hold out for the best they can get.
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