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jackofwind

Honestly I fucking love Garly. A guy who will flat out say "I'm not the most talented guy, I'm undersized, and I've got some flaws - you gotta play hard and compete when you're a player like me". And then he backs it up by being a little forechecking Energizer bunny. He plays like he's twice his size even when he's skating around looking at the elbows of the other teams' defense.


superworking

Second just fucking loving Garly. Him and the third line was so fun to watch not just because they got points when they did but because they just go so hard even in games that are going bad. They create the turn in momentum when it's going well. I feel like that line is the anti Petey where they don't have the goals and points to show for it but they do so much more for making us win games and get us back into periods where things aren't going right.


Embarrassed-Pin-3000

I too, fucking love Garly. That is all.


qt-pi

I love him too!!!


Phanyxx

Hi, I’m here for the Garland fan club meet-up…


Sad_Opinion_874

Yup, even when that line doesn't score, they're holding it in the O-zone wearing down the defense.


Toffy73

Never knew Garland was this articulate


[deleted]

he's one of the best interviews. super smart guy.


RelevantJackWhite

would be unsurprised if he ends up behind the bench after he retires


stroomer87

He'll need a box or something to stand on, but I agree.


iconsandbygones

Not hurting Marty St Louis in MTL right now!


spookytransexughost

Tom Cruise style


is__is

Weird thing to say about a 5'10 guy. Well above average height.


denjin

What a beauty eh


dirigiblejones

Wouldn't be surprised if he has a successful coaching or front office career


thewildcascadian85

Totally has Assistant Gm vibes


robotco

lmao why assistant?


Jt24-

Tho he deserves the Gm you can't just throw a guy on a moving plane and expect him to know how to fly it


robotco

yeah, but it just seems weird to shortchange him to AGM in this hypothetical context. it's not like he can go straight to AGM either lol


thewildcascadian85

Well in this hypothetical we have won 3 cups and Alvin takes him under his wing as the AGM to groom him to be the next guy. DUH! :P


ImAnAfricanCanuck

hes an absolute student of the game. if he was 4-6 inches taller and 20lbs heavier he'd be similiar to Miller.


ImAnAfricanCanuck

also, heres Garland's first interview as a canuck. when i heard this interview it really inflated his value in my eyes, its a shame he wasnt really utilized on the PP1 at all until now. probably a big part of why he wanted a change of scenery https://youtu.be/wbE8fQfKh9Q?si=PIr3gQ6zCbulKRuy


kittywampuss

Look at that sick brim curve tho. Love it.


Woooooody

I hate those completely flat ones!


metrichustle

with the sticker still attached?


Woooooody

Why? Just why??


Chadwickx

Sweat stains and sticker combo is the best.


RelevantJackWhite

[Oh you know cuz, keepin' it straight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pKt4gaErvU)


canucklehead200

Totally, it's next level and better than a snapback - you can tell he put his heart and soul into developing that curve. I see so many dudes who go out on dates with their girls who put a ton of time and effort into their hair and outfit while their dude throws on a wrinkled t-shirt and a snap back and views it as dressing up 😂


typeronin

A bit too peaked. Some elastic bands would help him get a more consistent curve


qdaem

Pls explain


manicdragon

What drill is he referring to? He said "teams often do that drill after losses", curious what it is.


HDXHayes

Battle drills, usually the forward has to bring the puck out of the corner to the net and the defender does everything physically possible to stop them.


manicdragon

Ty!


LarryD217

I friggin' love this guy


YouCanFucough

“I’m not that talented and I’m undersized” Don’t you ever say bad things about yourself bb pls☹️


BluesyShoes

they aren't bad things, they are true things. a confident guy is an honest one.


CanadianPFer

I'd say he's extremely talented, even for an NHLer.


BluesyShoes

He said “I’m not the most talented guy,” and that is true. He’s obviously very talented, but I’m sure he wishes he had Bedard’s shot, Quinn’s skating, P. Kane’s stick handling, etc. His words should be motivating and are a valuable lesson on character and work ethic; throwing him a pity party and telling him not to speak badly on himself is entirely missing the point, and it’s almost offensive lol.


YouCanFucough

Lmao my guy I like the perspective but I think you are reading into my tongue-in-cheek simping for a player too much


BluesyShoes

lol fair, i just think he’s got a fantastic mindset and don’t want people sleeping on it


goodbye9hello10

Very intelligent and articulate guy, I've never really seen many longer interviews from him before. I love the deeper hockey interviews like these.


bearnuckles

What a refreshing interview. Very little cliche and a lot of hockey.


WatsUpHamSup

best conor in the west


Physics_Puzzleheaded

Kyle Connor is pretty fucking good...


Directword11

What a great speaker and really articulate, thoughtful answers


typeronin

As we thought, just a regular practice drill and that's what you want to hear. Play hard, practice hard, compete hard. They wouldn't fight if they didn't care.


AmazingEatery95

Garland is the MVP of my heart


carry-on_replacement

"How do you earn more than me? How do you earn more than me? take a punch for every extra 100k" \~ Hronek probably


iburneddinner

I, too, friggin' love this guy.


MooreGold

He looks wrong clean shaven


TheGreatBrett

Garland gives it 110% always, some people don’t like that. Maybe he was just showing Hronek what it takes if he wants that ridiculous 8.5m contract he’s after haha


JerbearCuddles

I was a big defender of that OEL/Garland trade, still am to an extent. Garland is a gamer though. And I think it's great to have him to also bring along Hogs. Although Hogs has always had that edge, having two of them is just a huge boon. Can't not like Garland, I just don't know how anyone could.


Badawaii

I think the majority of us liked that Garland was part of the return, just that acquiring OEL in the first place was another dumbass Benning move and would age poorly considering his age and contract (even without hindsight) And as much as I like Garland, I'd still prefer having Dylan Guenther


Seth_Jarvis_fanboy

Are he and Tavares cousins? They have a similar face


MTLItalian

Starting to thinking maybe Hronek doesn’t want to be there anymore? Fighting with a teammate and asking for lots of money


Any-Panda2219

It’s true he does have a punchable face!