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I'm not ready to give up on Rakell just yet, but I wouldn't be against this move. Now, the reasons why I think VAN fans on here will pitch a fit:

1) They'll overvalue Podzlokin
2) To my knowledge the rationale for VAN looking to move Garland is to free up space, so it may not make sense.

Canucks decline. If they trade Garland they want cap relief. this provides none and in fact adds term on an expensive middle 6 forward. Then to ask for Podz on top of this is just pure hubris or greed but Allvin would laugh as he hung up the phone.

Canucks pass. That doesn’t help them at all

How about explaining what Van gets out of this deal.....apart from nothing. Rakell doesn't fit on the roster or salary structure (just like in Pittsburgh) so dumping him will cost ya. POJ is the epitome of an overvalued asset LOL. At least Podkolzin has upside........

Canucks decline. Garland has more value to us than Rakell because he has less term. The reason behind moving Garland is to free up cap space, which this doesn’t do. Podkolzin also has more value than Joseph.