Buying Low On Conor Garland

Team: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Jan. 11, 2023

Published: Jan. 11, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Conor Garland is not having the greatest year in terms of point production, but his advanced stats are still as great as ever and he would slot in perfectly at that 2LW spot. People are quick to write off Garland due to his size and his lack of point production this season, but these two points completely ignore the upside that Garland has as well as his track record of success. He is playing on a miserable Canucks team where he has not been given enough leeway to succeed. He has been seemingly ousted by new management, and is a complete waste in Vancouver. He is currently playing on a line with Dries and Lockwood, and has been essentially stapled to the third line all season. I guarantee if Garland ever dawns the Leaf uniform, he would quickly become a fan favourite. He is a top 6 LW that can not only produce (despite his totals this season), but his fantastic ability to play in transition and create offense without sacrificing defense should be tantalizing for a Leafs team looking so desperately for just that. He checks all the boxes for the Leafs, and with plenty of control left, he should be one of the Leafs main targets at the deadline. Personally, Garland is my number 1 target for the Leafs at the deadline. I love his game, his contract, and the fit. Dubas has tried for him before, so why not try again?

To see how Garland fit's in the 2023 2024 season, check it out here: https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/3855628