NHL insider Farhan Lalji, known for his contributions on TSN, recently reported that Vancouver Canucks standout winger Brock Boeser has no immediate plans to ink a contract extension. Lalji commented on the ongoing negotiations between Boeser and the Canucks as follows:
“I don’t think that’s going to happen at this point. I do think that as the (coming) season progresses and into (next) offseason, I think they’ll address that, and we’ll see where he is in terms of whether or not he can follow it up. Both in terms of his production and health because those two have been tied so closely together, right?”
The remarks highlight the primary worries surrounding Boeser’s well-being. In the previous season, Boeser exited the Vancouver Canucks lineup due to a blood-clotting problem in the second round of the playoffs. Additionally, there’s the matter of his consistency. Lalji addressed this issue, noting:
“I mean, you know, when you looked at this guy at the beginning of his career in Year 1, you thought a 30-goal season was inevitable. And it took until now for him to finally get there. “
Boeser, a first-round selection from the 2015 NHL draft, achieved his first 30-goal milestone in his eighth season. Lalji therefore highlights:
“I think they’re going to look long and hard. I think that they want it to work and maybe get an opportunity to bring a player like Boeser back. But I don’t think they’re going to rush into it.
“I think they want to make sure that he can follow that up, and what we saw last year isn’t a one-off, (but rather) that that is the real Brock Boeser as long as he’s healthy.
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Brock Boeser’s health has been a concern since he missed Game 7 of last year’s playoffs due to blood-clotting issues. According to Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin, however, Boeser is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall. Canucks commentator Brendan Batchelor reported Allvin’s reassurance that Boeser should be fully prepared for camp. Allvin’s information was confirmed by Derek Forbort, a close friend of Boeser’s.
A healthy Boeser is crucial for the Vancouver Canucks as they aim to build on last season’s success, which included a significant turnaround that earned Rick Tocchet his first Jack Adams Award. A complete and healthy season will also give Boeser the opportunity to prove himself as a legitimate 40-goal scorer. The Canucks will rely on his offensive prowess as they compete with teams like the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division.
