I’d rather keep Garland personally

I'd do it only if the retention didn't hamstring Petey or Hronek's extensions, given OELs buyout as well. I think it's doable though

Seems to be a split on that issue amongst VAN fans. Some prefer the cap space.

Anaheim is doing all the retaining.

Sorry didn't see that. Garland is playing well defensively and sputtering on offense. I think they could find another player to fill the roll Tocchet is after for half his cap hit in FA. Kappy has speed to burn and could be an interesting add

Yeah I can understand why some fans want to move him to clear the cap, but I’ve always been high on Garland as a player. And while he hasn’t been putting up the points he’s still been playing pretty well on the 3rd line this year and is our best play driver in our bottom 6

Anaheim passes, multiple years of like 2 million dollars as a third party team has got to cost you more

Two years of 2M for a second, fourth and fifth is pretty solid imo.