Garland's place here as culture-carrier, versatile top-six winger, special-teams staple, and willing shot blocker, is undisputed. What's all that worth in a trade?

Conor Garland is having a nagging upper-body injury evaluated to determine a timeline for recovery. Article content

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The setback is not surprising considering how the Vancouver Canucks ’ mighty-mite right winger continues to defy the physical odds in a big man’s game. He’s fast, feisty, flashy, and will even drop the gloves after absorbing a cheap shot.

So, add pugnacious to the resume.

We do know there is nothing wrong with Garland’s heart. His place as a culture-carrier, versatile top-six contributor, special-teams staple, and willing shot blocker, is undisp

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