Red Wings Land Brock Boeser From Canucks In Blockbuster NHL Trade Scenario

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When the Vancouver Canucks were able to retain All-Star Brock Boeser this offseason, the signing came as a big surprise to many around the NHL. The vast majority of people around the league believed that Boeser was long gone and that Vancouver wouldn’t spend to keep him around.

But the Cancuks’ front office seemed to make something work with the star wing, and he inked a 7-year, $50.75 million contract with the team. Keeping Boeser around was huge for Vancouver, and it gave this team a renewed sense of optimism following a rough year that saw them just miss the playoffs.

However, fast forward to where things currently stand, and the Canucks are one of the worst teams in the entire NHL. With the NHL trade deadline looming in a few weeks, there have been all sorts of rumors flying about how Vancouver can reshape the roster.

Due to the lack of success this season, we could see the Canucks look to take some big swings, potentially even moving guys deemed untouchable at one point. Vancouver can’t afford to keep the salary cap as high as it has been, especially if the results on the ice aren’t where they need to be.

Canucks Making Some Roster Changes?

Recently, NHL insider Thomas Drance of The Athletic reported that Vancouver could be looking into potentially trading away some players who have long-term contracts on the books. The Canucks want to fix the salary cap situation, and guys such as Boeser or Conor Garland could be traded for the right price.

“For now, we know that the Canucks are “listening.” And I can add that among this veteran group of eight players, I sense that Garland — whose no-move clause doesn’t kick in until July 1 — and Boeser should be considered the most likely of Vancouver’s veteran players who could realistically be moved before the deadline,” wrote Drance.

Red Wings Land Brock Boeser From Canucks In Blockbuster NHL Trade Scenario

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