Report: Trade Interest In Canucks' Brock Boeser Is "Lukewarm"

Friday, March 07, 2025

Brock Boeser remains on the trade block as the NHL deadline approaches, but interest in the Vancouver Canucks winger has been described as "lukewarm" by The Athletic’s Thomas Drance. 

Despite coming off a 40-goal season and being one of the top-scoring forwards available, teams have been hesitant to meet Vancouver’s asking price. Boeser, 28, turned down a five-year, $40 million extension, reportedly seeking a seven- or eight-year deal instead. 

With contract talks stalled and the Canucks withdrawing their latest offer, a trade remains the preferred outcome. However, his $6.65 million cap hit has limited the number of suitors, particularly among playoff teams that are tight against the salary cap.

While the Canucks have been active in discussions, the market has yet to materialize as expected. "Not many of those teams want to cough up a first-round pick for Boeser," said NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal, adding that Vancouver’s desire for an NHL player with term, rather than a package of picks and prospects, has further complicated negotiations. 

Many teams have prioritized Mikko Rantanen’s availability, and if the Carolina Hurricanes make a move for him, it could shift interest toward Boeser. For now, the Canucks are holding firm on their valuation, making a trade unlikely unless the market changes in the final hours.

Boeser has expressed a desire to stay in Vancouver but admitted the uncertainty has been difficult. "Anytime you have uncertainty, it’s scary and the unknown is scary," he said. 

If no deal is reached, the Canucks risk losing him for nothing in free agency, though keeping him for a playoff push remains an option.

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