Conor Garland Explains Where His Exciting Goal Celebrations Come From

Vancouver Canucks' Conor Garland joins Scott Oake and Randip Janda on After Hours to discuss the his fired-up goal celebration, being passed in the NHL Draft, his thoughts on playing for Rick Tocchet, and more.
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[@Falom]

I love Garland. Very articulate and just a lovable dude. Hope he sticks around for a while in Van

[@ynotsammy]

@@ThomasAZ We appreciate our boy Garly. He is really performing out there for us and has great energy

[@JP_HKY]

The most underappreciated player on the Canucks. Absolutely love this guy!

[@tlevans62]

He's a really underrated player. It's said he's a great team mate and a really good dude. I love the smaller under dog players, like Garly & Hoglander. Just totally tenacious and hard to play against. He impressed me so much I won the bid for his game worn Jersey. It's going up along with Milsey's Jersey in my Man Cave. Keep up the great work Conner, I'm glad we've got you on our Team. Cheers!

[@AC-sr3pb]

Love Garland. First thing I noticed about him is how often you notice him on ice. He is present every shift. He makes a difference. Lots of skill and grit. Thrilled to have him on the Canucks!

[@collinandrews7940]

Great to see Garly on the forecheck and scoring goals. He has really been good this year

[@Csimon2429]

Never cut those bangs Conner. Banger Bangs. Although he's the shortest Canuck, He's the tallest on our team.

[@tuckersdadnb]

I had the pleasure of watching him compete in Moncton with the Wildcats. He moved the puck well..such a crafty player. Was nice to see Barbashev win the cup twice. They flourished with the Wildcats. Look at them now !

[@skylarhunt-mundy632]

We lucky to have this guy! He’s awesome! Good personality for the locker room as well!

[@hoangtran2292]

I remember when he came over from the trade, it was a big adjustment for him, wasnt sure if there was a fit there. So glad he stuck it out. He's a great play driver.

[@normthompson923]

Great motor,lucky to be able to watch him again this year.

[@frasermulholland6075]

Great interview! Love Gars!!

[@debuthunter5389]

Was super high on this guy when we first got him. Went cool on him for a while... But damn, how awesome is this bloke! Funny dude, well articulated, especially for a hockey player.

[@blyve]

I recognized him in at Johnny Gibson's in Tucson!

[@gobacktoiceland2103]

Always was a big Garly guy, he was a stud first-liner in Arizona before. Thought he would have a big impact when he came but glad to see he is finally getting back to that calibre.

[@robdedrick2052]

This Was A Amazing ! Conner hope you feel Welcome .

[@Gam3rC4m]

Love how self aware Scott Oake was stating Randip was there to ensure the local guy would ensure Connor would get some good Q's. love it!

[@jaeyonghwang]

Garland is a big man with a big heart

[@rogerbouchard7135]

I went to a Tucson Roadrunner's game and a couple in front of me were wearing Arizona Coyotes jerseys with Garland's name on them and I believe his number was 83.

[@b-laz-e]

Such a great hype man!

[@owenhilderley431]

The most decorative name in hockey

[@shawnstott]

What an awesome guy

[@powerkeno8947]

Modern day Cliff Ronning

[@percys9427]

The Canucks have great Characters on the Team

[@shawncordeiro5078]

WOW DO THEY EVER BUT STILL THINK BROCK IS FLAT MONOTONE

[@robdedrick2052]

Perpetually Moving Is Paramount To Success In The NHL . My best season was based on Keep Your Momentom .

[@Tridgit]

Gars is such a beauty

[@kylek023]

LET'S GO NUCKS

[@604genesis4]

I think the questions towards his size became a bit repetitive here.. idk? Maybe I’m just high 😂

[@joelface]

Repetitive... in so many interviews. Don't get me wrong... it is a remarkable achievement, but the over focus on it, by some, gets annoying. As a shorter man, I know that certain people get a little obsessed about bringing my height up... which I find weird.

[@skiph3570]

Dad says you didn't get cut because you're too small, its probably because you're not good enough! Top level advice!

[@808buzzk259]

I love that Conor is never afraid to go in the corners while being chased by any opposing player; big or same size. 😂

[@franklininterviewsvancouve8605]

I admit I didn't think he was worth keeping, he def proved me wrong. Good for him 💪.

[@user-cy8zy5lo6s]

Have you guys thought about mentioning that he's short? I feel like it's something you should bring up. I can't think of why he wouldn't love talking about his height all the time, and as a fan, it's what I wanna hear about.

[@TheBlazersfan22]

Garland is only thing . I cant hate benning 4.

[@johnnybaxter1953]

Miller, Hoglander

[@CME-4575]

and miller

[@roundnround365]

Demko. Petey. Hughes, Boeser. Miller,Garland and Hoglander. The All-Star goalie and entire scoring section of the Canucks. Haters gonna hate.

[@TheBlazersfan22]

​@johnnybaxter1953 good point miller. But i was just putting in players they picked up from other teams. Not drafted players.

[@Kinesicz]

Beauty

[@canucksfan2024]

Love Garland!! Small guy but does not show it plays like a big guy!!

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

Mr. Canuck

[@LiamDrives]

His favourite bar is right by my wife and I’s favourite bar haha

[@CoryWowk]

Literally a terrible job done by Scott Oak or whomever made these questions. If they weren't talking about the man's height, it was a lot of negatively. Horrible questions, do better.

[@joelface]

The after hours questions have been terrible for a long time now. Surely the retirement is coming soon.

[@CoryWowk]

@@joelface honestly haven't noticed. I dont watch alot of them really but I was floored when I was listening to it. If its been like this alot perhaps it is time to get rid of it.

[@joelface]

@@CoryWowk He asks tons of inappropriate questions, or emotional questions that he follows up with something tonally inappropriate right afterwards. It's just bizarre.

[@steviecurry9331]

terrible questions

[@independentmind6345]

Where’s the Leafs Highlights video???

[@shanielcabral]

Wish he was still a Yote

[@hklinker]

Never understood the idea that people thought he might be overpaid. He’s always had game.

[@t2av159]

Who is garland

[@EinSofQuester]

He looks like a white version of Prince.

[@douggarden]

my favourite player on the Canucks!! Cliff Ronning 2.0 version!!!

[@jaydelaw110]

Why is he not wearing pants…

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

" We have a tought team" 😂 ... OKAY

[@joelface]

Are you trying to spell Taut or Tough? I mean, I do think the Canucks are a pretty tough team this year. Some huge defensemen, and an offense that crashes in on the forecheck. Miller also really uses the reverse-hit to give himself space.

[@Jungfrun1]

I must say Hockey has some of the absolute worst goal celebrations. Going down on one knee is not exciting even if its more than most do.

[@darren_lai]

Umm, is he not wearing pants?

[@nathanhardie7127]

Him tryna fix his hair constantly is really tedious to watch lol

[@ricemartini2135]

Makes me wanna take his headphones off, push his hair back and put them back on to keep it in place lmfaoo

[@OvieSnips8]

I wonder if he still wants to get traded lol

[@joelface]

He said in this very interview that he felt like that was misreported by the media and he'd never actually requested a trade.

[@timofysmif]

He’s not built for the playoffs. Gonna be a no show

[@wonkyw]

He showed up more than most guys, and was the only forward that showed up when it mattered.

[@glennhankins6927]

Please get Luke Gadzic off that panel !! Can't listen to him at all.