The Vancouver Canucks have retained one of their key offensive players, signing right-winger Brock Boeser to a seven-year contract worth $50.75 million USD.
The team announced the new agreement approximately thirty minutes after the NHL`s free agency period began on Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward from Burnsville, Minnesota, had become an unrestricted free agent.
Last season for Vancouver, Boeser recorded 25 goals and 25 assists, a performance significantly lower than his career bests of 40 goals and 73 points set in the 2023-24 campaign.
In March, there was considerable speculation that the 28-year-old right-winger might be traded before the NHL deadline, but Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin stated that the offers received were simply not attractive enough.
Initially drafted 23rd overall by the Canucks in the 2015 draft, Boeser has spent his entire 554-game NHL career with Vancouver. He has accumulated 204 goals and 230 assists during the regular seasons and contributed another 11 goals and 12 assists in 29 playoff games.
The 6-foot-1, 208-pound forward from Burnsville, Minnesota, endeared himself to fans not just for his scoring ability, but also for his resilience in handling personal challenges off the ice, including the passing of his father, Duke, in May 2022.
The backing from Vancouver hockey enthusiasts has consistently been very important to Boeser.
“I cannot speak highly enough of the fanbase and the city. Everyone is incredibly kind to me when I`m out and about,” he remarked at the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign. “Everyone has consistently supported me and stood by me. And that is something I truly value.”
