Quoting: TReinstadtler
Canucks need depth scoring, they have started the year out hot but it's likely not sustainable when you look at the team shooting and xgoals for vs actuals. Group will come back down to earth. Also, getting Connor Garland off the books is a huge part of this trade. With extensions needed for Hronek and Petterson this upcoming off season, that contract will have to move and this is a way to take a real shot this year and fix a long term issue.
The Canucks can sign Hronek and Petey without moving Garland. The Canucks need a top 4 RD and ideally a true bottom 5/6 RD. Ideally also a 3c.
If they trade Garland on the bottom 6 they are set for depth scoring even without him, they're fine. It feels like you don't even know who the Canucks bottom 6 is. You've got Suter Beauvillier and Garland. Whose goals in the last 3 season goes 14, 15, 14 , 18, 12, 15 and 17, 19, 12 respectively. A reminder that the third season on each of those is the covid shortened season. They weren't putting those up in the top 6 roles or with lots of powerplay time.
Then 4th line Joshua had 11 last year and 3 in 30 the year before, Hoglander had 3 in 25 last year, but the 10 in 60 and 13 in 56. Lafferty had 12 last year, 5 in 56 the year before.
The Canucks have plenty of bottom 6 scoring. Plus they have lots of good young wingers who will be pushing for spots.
Would the Canucks be better if they swapped Guentzel for Garland rather than just keeping Garland, sure. But should they pay to do so, no. Would it make more sense to try and move Garland's money to 3c or wing instead of swapping it with another winger yes.