Forward Conor Garland is set to remain with the Vancouver Canucks for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a long-term deal.
The team announced on Tuesday that Garland has signed a contract extension spanning six years, with an average annual value of $6 million.
Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin commented on the signing in a news release from the team:
“Conor is a core member of our hockey team and a player who has taken on a bigger role with the club the past couple seasons.”
“His commitment to us by signing this deal shows how confident he is in our organization’s vision and direction. He competes hard every day, drives play on the ice, is relentless on the forecheck and is really tough to play against. (Garland) is an emerging leader in the group and works extremely hard to keep himself and the players around him accountable.”
