Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser has reportedly turned down a five-year, $40MM contract extension per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, who adds that Boeser is looking for more term on his next deal. The $8MM cap hit on the rumored offer would be a $1.35MM bump from Boeser’s price tag this season.
Boeser is certainly due for a raise on his next deal, after posting the first 40-goal season of his career last year. His statement performance came after four straight seasons of failing to even reach 25 goals. It was largely helped along by a career-high 19.6 shooting percentage, over seven percent higher than his average of 12.7 percent in six seasons prior. And while Boeser has struggled to reach that same success rate this year, his 18 goals and 17.3 shooting percentage in 52 games suggest he may have really found a new gear to his scoring.
Boeser will be a top name leading into the Trade Deadline if Vancouver isn’t willing to commit to him for a longer term. His spike in scoring and inflated shooting percentage are certainly warning flags, but he could offer the experience of a 500-game pro for the cheap cost of a deadline rental. A short-sighted trade would leave Boeser open to pick his next team in unrestricted free agency, though if he’d get another $8MM offer could hinge on how well he scores through the end of the year.
Other Trade Deadline notes from out West:
- An NHL executive pointed out the potential chemistry between the San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram to Sheng Peng of NBC Sports. The 23-year-old Byram has been loosely circulated around trade rumors and could be a perfect addition to San Jose’s rebuild. The Sharks also have plenty to give up for the top-pair defender. Peng shares that there’s a sense Buffalo could use more size and grit. That motivation could make Sharks prospects like Quentin Musty or Kasper Halttunen enticing options. Both top prospects are performing well in the OHL this season. Musty has 43 points in just 26 games and Halttunen has 29 points in 27 games and 13 in his last 10. With the right mix of draft capital, either name could be enough to swing Byram away from Buffalo – though Peng notes he still doesn’t sense San Jose would pay such a price. He shares that the team could instead try and leverage some of their first-round draft picks to land big additions.
- The St. Louis Blues could be asking for as much as two first-round draft picks for captain Brayden Schenn, per Seravalli in his latest trade board. That’s notably the same price St. Louis asked for Pavel Buchnevich, who has five more points than Schenn this season, at last year’s Trade Deadline. The Blues couldn’t find a suitor, and it’s hard to envision they’ll make a match for Schenn at this price either. With Schenn boasting a full no-trade clause, it may take a silver tongue to convince veteran Blues GM Doug Armstrong to trade his captain… once again.
I like Boeser, but 8M a season is alot for him. If I was his agent, I’d advise him to take that deal
I’m keeping a close eye on the Brock Boeser situation. Tampa is reportedly linked to him (as are 4 other teams) but Boeser’s agent is Ben Hankinson who also represents Jake Guentzel & Ryan McDonagh. He also represents former Tampa players like Pat Maroon & Luke Schenn. Agents play a big role in a player’s decision making as Hankinson has a history with Tampa. Not saying this is the sole reason by all means if Boeser ends up in Tampa but it could be a piece of the puzzle. Just saying as only time will tell.
Brock Boeser and his agent know what they are doing, Vancouver is not very good, And Boeser is an American, Do the math people! As for the Sharks, They definitely need to build the D, But Bowen Byram is historically a mash unit.
Two 1st round picks for Brayden Schenn?…Yikes! That’s rather a steep price for a 33 year old who’s declined a little. I don’t know if St. Louis will get any buyers at that price but I could be wrong if one team is truly that desperate.
They won’t as they are either dreaming or not serious about moving the player.
Treliving is definitely dumb enough to give up two firsts for Schenn, Why do fans think these GMs are so smart, Pay attention people, Kyle Dubas is a GM and team president, And he had to have Erik Karlsson, LOL. And if you ask Dubas about that terrible transaction, He won’t take any responsibility for it.
Look at Kyle Davidson in Chicago, He’s actually managed to guide the Blackhawks rebuild off the tracks, He should be fired right after the season.
It takes awhile for rebuilds when they are centered on draft picks blossoming as opposed to trading those assets for legitimate players.
If Boeser isn’t careful he might Klingberg himself on this one.
Expect Dallas & Leafs to put in offers for Boeser. Canucks being Canucks, they shun a first round and prefer a prospect and lesser pick. Think Bourque or Hirvonen…
the leafs are not going to go after Boeser. they don’t need another singer nor do they need another hot and cold guy.