The Brock Boeser Deal Is a Great One For The Vancouver Canucks

After almost a year of going back and forth in contract talks, it seemed all but certain that Brock Boeser and the Vancouver Canucks were destined to go their separate ways when Boeser was scheduled to hit the open market on July 1st as an unrestricted free agent.

However, shortly after the free agency window opened, the Canucks and Boeser finally came to an agreement that will keep number 6 in Vancouver for the long haul. The Canucks inked Boeser to a 7-year deal worth $50.75 million, paying him about $7.25 million per season—and I think it’s a deal that will age beautifully for the team.

Sure, the term might be a bit long, but that’s the price you pay to compete on the open market. Vancouver needed to get this done. The pressure is on to win now, especially with Quinn Hughes eligible for an extension next summer—and Boeser is a core piece of that puzzle.

With the salary cap rising, this is exactly the kind of deal that should age well. Even if Boeser’s production dips slightly over time, he still projects as a consistent 20-goal scorer at minimum near the end of this contract. Early on in the deal, I expect him to be in the 30–40 goal range as long as Vancouver surrounds him with a solid center to help him drive play.

Overall, great work here by Patrick Allvin and the front office to get this deal done. While I still have some questions about the Thatcher Demko extension and how else they plan to upgrade the forward group, specifically with finding a second-line center, this Boeser extension is a strong move in the right direction as the Canucks look to return to the playoffs in 2026.

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