“I don’t think that’s going to happen”: Insider offers major update on future of Vancouver Canucks’ 40-goal scorer winger

By Nestor Quixtan

Modified Jul 21, 2024 11:43 GMT

Vancouver Canucks star winger Brock Boeser won’t be signing an extension any time soon, NHL insider Farhan Lalji reports. Lajli, a regular contributor on TSN, made the following remarks on a potential deal between Brock Boeser and the Canucks:

“I don’t think that’s going to happen at this point. I do think that as the (coming) season progresses and into (next) offseason, I think they’ll address that, and we’ll see where he is in terms of whether or not he can follow it up. Both in terms of his production and health because those two have been tied so closely together, right?”

The comments underscore the main concerns regarding Boeser’s health. Last season, Boeser left the Vancouver Canucks due to a blood-clotting issue during the second round of the playoffs.

Then, there’s the issue of consistency. Lalji addressed this situation, stating:

“I mean, you know, when you looked at this guy at the beginning of his career in Year 1, you thought a 30-goal season was inevitable. And it took until now for him to finally get there. “

Boeser, a former first-round pick from the 2015 NHL draft, finally eclipsed the 30-goal mark for the first time in his eighth season. As such, Lalji points out:

“I think they’re going to look long and hard. I think that they want it to work and maybe get an opportunity to bring a player like Boeser back. But I don’t think they’re going to rush into it.

“I think they want to make sure that he can follow that up, and what we saw last year isn’t a one-off, (but rather) that that is the real Brock Boeser as long as he’s healthy.”

The Canucks hope that Brock Boeser can prove that last year’s 40-goal campaign was no fluke. If that’s the case, both sides may have an easier time reaching an agreement.

Brock Boeser good to go for Vancouver Canucks camp

There have been serious concerns about Brock Boeser’s health following the unfortunate blood-clotting issues that caused him to miss Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers in last year’s playoffs.

But now, according to Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin, Boeser is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall.

Per Canucks commentator Brendan Batchelor, Allvin stated that Boeser should have no issues heading into camp next fall. Allvin corroborated the information with Derek Forbort, a close friend of Boeser’s.

A healthy Boeser is a welcome sign for the Vancouver Canucks as the club looks to build on its success from last season. The team had a marvelous turnaround that led Rick Tocchet to earn his first Jack Adams Award.

Furthermore, a full, healthy season will allow Brock Boeser to prove he’s a true 40-goal scorer. The Canucks will need all the firepower they can get in order to compete with the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division.