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Jason Garrison | Defenseman

Team: Vancouver Canucks
Age / DOB:  (28) / 11/13/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 220
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Jason Garrison scored his eighth goal of the season in the Canucks 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Garrison has had a rough season until April. In Garrison's first 35 games, he had eight points, but in the past 12 games he has matched that. Garrison is capable of decent production thanks to his point shot but there are more talented options to consider come playoff time. If you're in a draft format in your playoff pools, then he is someone to keep your eye on. Apr 26 - 1:36 AM

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Jason Garrison registered his sixth goal in Vancouver's 4-3 loss to Colorado Saturday afternoon.

He gave the Canucks a 3-2 lead early in the third period, but the Avalanche stormed back late in the final frame to win the contest. Garrison has 13 points and a plus-15 rating in 41 games this campaign. Maxim Lapierre and Jannik Hansen had Vancouver's other markers in the loss, while Alexander Edler, Ryan Kesler, Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin got on the board with an assist each.
Apr 13 - 5:38 PM

Jason Garrison has answered the Vancouver Canucks' need for a right-side defenseman.

Even though Garrison is a left-handed shot and has played mostly as a left-side blueliner, the Canucks switched him over to the right side and coach Alain Vigneault says he's been a blessing. "Jason has been really, really, really efficient," stated Vigneault said Friday. "For someone who originally had some reserve about playing the right side, he hasn't been awkward at all as far as turning and going back for pucks and finding the outlet pass. He's been really good."
Mar 30 - 12:49 PM

Jason Garrison registered a power play goal in the Canucks' 3-2 win over Colorado Sunday.

Garrison's fantasy owners have been clamoring for him to be given an opportunity on Vancouver's top unit with the man advantage and that finally happened tonight, with good results. The suspension being served by Alexander Edler may have something to do with Garrison's new role, but we'll take it nonetheless. Alex Burrows and Mason Raymond also found the back of the net for Vancouver in the win.
Mar 25 - 12:00 AM

Canucks defenseman Jason Garrison was surprisingly not used by coach Alain Vigneault during a 5-on-3 power play last nearly 90 seconds in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Detroit.

Garrison may have his flaws on the defensive end of the ice, but a two-man advantage would seem to be a perfect situation to deploy the offensive-minded blueliner. "I think those guys have played on the power play a long time, and they know each other well and they know the plays," Garrison said. "But I’m always willing to help." Those hoping a move to the Canucks would allow Garrison to take another step forward after last years breakout are certainly disappointed in his development and it's hard to believe his role will change in the near future.
Mar 17 - 8:30 AM

Jason Garrison scored his fourth goal in Vancouver's 2-1 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

The Canucks defenseman hasn't provided his new squad with much bang for their buck after inking a six-year/$27.6 million deal last summer. Garrison has six points and 42 shots in 25 games.
Mar 12 - 10:21 PM

Jason Garrison recorded his third goal of the year in Vancouver’s 4-2 loss to Phoenix on Tuesday.

Garrison received a heavy workload on Tuesday, as the Canucks were missing Kevin Bieksa on the blueline. Garrison responded with five shots on goal in over 21 minutes of ice time. While he hasn’t lived up to his offensive expectations so far this season, fantasy owners shouldn’t completely give up on him yet.
Feb 27 - 1:17 AM

Jason Garrison continues to struggle with the Vancouver Canucks.

Garrison was expected to be part of the Canucks first defensive pairing and first power play with Alexander Edler but he has not been on the top power play unit for the last five games and it has been 10 games since he has been paired with Edler as he is now on the third pairing alongside Keith Ballard. He signed a six-year/$27.6 million deal with Vancouver in the off-season and while no one expected him to score 16 goals like he did last season, everyone expected more than a goal and an assist in 15 games. One good thing is that he is a plus-six this season. Expect Garrison to break loose as he has too much offensive talent to continue not scoring.
Feb 21 - 10:41 AM

Canucks captain Henrik Sedin is opening the season with high hopes for new Vancouver defenseman Jason Garrison.

"I knew Jason had a great shot but he has been a nice surprise for all of us," Sedin said. "He reads the play really well. He’s really calm with the puck and he makes the easy play all the time." Goalie Cory Schneider faced Garrison in both Canuck scrimmages this week and was also impressed. "I saw about 15 of his shots so he’s a shoot-first defenseman, which is great," Schneider commented. "I think we’ve all been very impressed with his fitness and his strength and I think he’s going to be a big minute-eater for us this year." Garrison likely will play alongside Alex Edler on the power-play point.
Jan 19 - 11:48 AM

Look for Jason Garrison to play the point on the first power play alongside Alex Edler.

Garrison signed as a UFA with the Canucks after scoring 16 goals for Florida last season, third best among defensemen. With Edler setting him up on the point, look for Garrison to have another great offensive season for his fantasy owners.
Jan 14 - 11:54 AM

Jason Garrison is eager to make his Vancouver debut now that the lockout is over.

"I am extremely excited that it worked out finally and we are able to get back on the ice," Garrison said Monday. "Obviously, for me it's going to be a lot of fun." He signed a six-year, $27.6 million deal with the Canucks in the summer after notching 16 goals and 33 points in 77 games with Florida in 2011-12. "I like to think of myself as a two-way player," he said. "I'm physical, can shoot the puck, but I think it's about working out of your own end first, working hard in your own end, getting pucks up and being first on pucks and wearing them down and then letting that go and starting on the offense. This team is super offensive, so it's going to be a little different for me."
Jan 8 - 6:27 PM

Jason Garrison has been medically cleared to play after recovering from a groin injury.

He was bothered by the ailment for most of the fall and earned about a third of his $2.5 million 2012-13 salary while on the team's injured list. However, since he is fit to resume play he'll join his locked-out NHL brethren and stop receiving paychecks. Garrison inked a six-year, $27.6 million deal, which included a $3 million signing bonus, this past summer as a free agent following a career year with Florida in 2011-12.
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 04:24:00 PM

Jason Garrison (groin) is confident that he'll be able to play in the Vancouver Canucks' season opener - whenever that might be.

Garrison's groin issue has been chronic, but he thinks his current treatments, which involves strengthening his core muscles, should solve the problem. "I’m progressing and coming along real well because I’m putting the work in, and it’s showing," said Garrison. "Each and every day it feels better, and there’s no doubt in my mind I’ll be ready to go." Garrison signed a six-year/$27.6 million deal with the Vancouver Canucks over the summer.
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 10:58:00 AM

Jason Garrison (groin) thinks he'll be healthy enough to play on Nov. 2 if that's when the season starts.

Nov. 2 has been brought up as the latest possible date that the season could start if we are to have a full 82-game season. Right now the odds of us getting a CBA finalized in time for a Nov. 2 start date are discouraging. Still, what this basically means is that Garrison should be ready for the start of the 2012-13 season...whenever that is.
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 02:27:00 PM

Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis told radio station TEAM 1040 that Jason Garrison's groin injury is not a sports hernia.

"With Jason, we've ruled out the possibility he has a sports hernia," said Gillis. "But it's kind of like he feels like he's at 80 or 85 percent all the time and getting that extra 10-15 percent has been challenging for him a little bit. There have been some strides made and he is feeling better. It's a difficult injury to diagnose and handle and we'll see how he does over the next week or so and then make some decisions." Garrison will continue to be treated and paid by the team until he is deemed fit to play.
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 04:27:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Henrik Sedin
2Ryan Kesler
3Derek Roy
4Maxim Lapierre
5Andrew Ebbett
6Manny Malhotra
7Jordan Schroeder
8Kellan Lain
9Alexandre Mallet
LW1Daniel Sedin
2David Booth
3Mason Raymond
4Tom Sestito
5Jim Vandermeer
6Darren Archibald
RW1Alex Burrows
2Christopher Higgins
3Jannik Hansen
4Zack Kassian
5Steve Pinizzotto
6Dale Weise
7Alexandre Grenier
8Nicklas Jensen
D1Alexander Edler
2Kevin Bieksa
3Dan Hamhuis
4Chris Tanev
5Jason Garrison
6Keith Ballard
7Cam Barker
8Andrew Alberts
9Derek Joslin
10Frank Corrado
G1Cory Schneider
2Roberto Luongo
3Joe Cannata
4Eddie Lack