Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey NOW: A name that popped up recently was Conor Garland. Why? The Arizona Coyotes may be selling by the trade deadline. With a seven-day quarantine period becoming more likely, the market opens up some. However, Boston may have an interest if Kyle Palmieri falls through. Garland is a younger version that brings a different skillset.
The hometown connection rings true but what hits home is that Garland is an RFA this summer and UFA next summer. His cost will go up eventually but now it is under $800,000.