Canucks Rumors: Vancouver & Conor Garland Closing In On Long-Term Extension
The Vancouver Canucks and forward Conor Garland are on the verge of hammering out a contract extension, with both sides showing strong interest in getting a deal done once eligible on July 1.
According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, talks have made “significant progress,” and a new deal could be finalized shortly after the window opens.
Canucks, Conor Garland Reportedly Closing in on Contract Extension
Garland, 29, has one year remaining on his current five-year, $24.75 million deal ($4.95M AAV) signed after being acquired from the Arizona Coyotes in 2021. Coming off a solid 50-point season, his second in Vancouver over that mark, Garland is projected by AFP Analytics to command a five-year deal worth just over $6.1 million annually.
Sounds like #Canucks have made significant progress in extension talks with winger Conor Garland.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 26, 2025
He's not eligible to re-sign until July 1, but wouldn't be surprised to see it get over the finish line relatively shortly thereafter.
Insiders like Elliotte Friedman and David Pagnotta also report mutual interest in a long-term fit and that the deal is expected to be six years, with an AAV of $6M.
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Garland’s versatility, ability to play up and down the lineup, and steady production make him a valuable asset to keep as the Canucks aim to stabilize their forward group following a drama-filled 2024-25 campaign.
With Brock Boeser expected to depart and GM Patrik Allvin already making moves, including trading for Evander Kane and re-signing Derek Forbort, extending Garland would keep Vancouver with a key piece on the wing heading into what’s expected to be an active summer.
"I think the range is going to fall between $5.5-6.5 million between 4-5 years."@danriccio_ and @SatiarShah on what a Conor Garland extension that is reportedly close to being done once eligible to sign on July 1st could look like.
— Sportsnet 650 (@Sportsnet650) June 26, 2025
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The Canucks are also working on an extension with goaltender Thatcher Demko, with July 1 shaping up to be a big day for the franchise’s roster planning. Garland’s deal may be the first domino to fall.
6x$6M might sound like a lot for Conor Garland, but then you look at how the cap is going to grow in the next six years. pic.twitter.com/0ED6URVgWZ
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 27, 2025
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