The Vancouver Canucks, who have long been linked to Arizona Coyotes defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, finally got their guy.
The news broke early Friday afternoon after <a href="https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1418667731226828800">John Gambadoro</a> of Arizona Sports tweeted that a deal involving OEL and forward Conor Garland heading to Vancouver was close.
Soon after, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet tweeted the following:
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Credit to <a href="https://twitter.com/Gambo987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gambo987</a> who was first to report on OEL/Garland, but Beagle, Eriksson, Roussel and 9th overall pick are involved.
&mdash; Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1418671630490996742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Update 1:58 PM: <a href="https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1418675711406051329">Gambadoro is reporting</a> that the Coyotes are taking back a portion of the Ekman-Larsson contract in the deal. Arizona will pay about 1.2 million per year for the remaining 6 years left.
Update 2:06 PM: Friedman reports the final trade is: OEL and Garland for Beagle, Eriksson, tonight&#8217;s ninth overall pick, a second-round pick next year, and a seventh-round pick. Arizona retains 12 percent of OEL&#8217;s salary for the remainder of the contract.

The Vancouver Canucks, who have long been linked to Arizona Coyotes defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, finally got their guy.

The news broke early Friday afternoon after <a href="https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1418667731226828800">John Gambadoro</a> of Arizona Sports tweeted that a deal involving OEL and forward Conor Garland heading to Vancouver was close.

Soon after, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet tweeted the following:

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1418671630490996742

Update 1:58 PM: <a href="https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1418675711406051329">Gambadoro is reporting</a> that the Coyotes are taking back a portion of the Ekman-Larsson contract in the deal. Arizona will pay about 1.2 million per year for the remaining 6 years left.

Update 2:06 PM: Friedman reports the final trade is: OEL and Garland for Beagle, Eriksson, tonight's ninth overall pick, a second-round pick next year, and a seventh-round pick. Arizona retains 12 percent of OEL's salary for the remainder of the contract.

Report: Canucks acquire Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Conor Garland in trade involving Eriksson, Beagle, Roussel, and ninth overall pick

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