NHL Free Agency: Concerning Rumors On Brock Boeser & Canucks

Friday, March 28, 2025

It’s becoming increasingly apparent that Brock Boeser’s time with the Vancouver Canucks may be nearing its end. 

Despite remaining with the team past the trade deadline, there’s little indication a contract extension is in the works. On Sportsnet 650, Jason Brough stated plainly, “I don’t think he’s getting re-signed,” with co-host Jamie Dodd echoing that sentiment. 

The Canucks are reportedly looking to use that cap space to bring in a different type of forward—one with more speed and playmaking ability. As Dodd put it, “They need high-end impact players… the thing they need more than anything else is speed up front. And we all know that’s not Brock Boeser’s strong point.”

Boeser’s production has also dipped since J.T. Miller was traded, with just 11 points in 22 games since then, with six of those points coming in the last five games, casting further doubt on his long-term value to Vancouver’s top-six. 

Harman Dayal of Canucks Conversation pointed out that Boeser has struggled both with footspeed and finishing, saying, “He’s not in a position to get five or six prime scoring chances… he has to find a way to bury those chances and at the very least hit the net.” 

Without the right centerman to complement his game—and with little chemistry alongside Elias Pettersson—the fit appears strained.

This season, the 28-year-old has 23 goals, 44 total points, and a -23 plus/minus rating across 65 games played, a stark contrast from his 40 goals, 73 points, and +23 plus/minus rating a season ago.

There’s also been tension between Boeser and Canucks management. 

After Patrik Allvin publicly stated the team didn’t receive acceptable trade offers, some insiders suggested the relationship may be damaged. 

Frank Seravalli speculated Boeser could take less money elsewhere out of principle, saying, “If that’s the way this team I’ve been incredibly loyal to is going to talk about me, then I’d rather take 44 [million] from somewhere else than 42 here.” 

Unless something changes significantly between now and July 1, all signs point to Boeser testing free agency and Vancouver looking elsewhere for offense.

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