Brock Boeser trade proposal links Canadiens and Canucks in major package
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Could Brendan Gallagher‘s situation lead to a larger trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Vancouver Canucks?Nicolas Cloutier explored a bold scenario involving Brock Boeser.
Let’s clarify the framework of the exercise right away.
This is a fictional trade proposal put forward by Cloutier, not a rumour based on insider information.
It is simply a proposal, but one coming from a journalist who actually researched the topic with well-informed contacts.
The journalist did, in fact, present the idea to contacts.
His goal was to test the credibility of such a scenario.
The starting point is very real.
There are also connections to Boeser.
According to Cloutier, the Gorton-Hughes duo had previously shown some level of interest in the American forward.
Add to that the fact that Pierre LeBrun has mentioned Boeser, as well as Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk, as veterans who could potentially be moved out of Vancouver.
Boeser presents an intriguing profile for the Canadiens.
The 29-year-old right winger could benefit from Ivan Demidov’s playmaking on the second line and potentially return to being a 40-goal scorer.
It would also allow Montreal to keep its top line intact.
Quietly, Boeser scored more than 20 goals this season despite a difficult environment, after scoring 40 goals just two years ago.
His contract does come with some important considerations.
Signed for six years at $7.25 million per season, he also holds a no-movement clause.
The price mentioned by Cloutier would be:
Brendan Gallagher, a first-round pick, and a prospect
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Brock Boeser trade proposal links Canadiens and Canucks in major package
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