Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser has a lot to prove this season and he knows that. After a 40-goal campaign in 2023-24, the 27-year-old is looking to replicate that success in order for a big payday at the end of the year as he's set to be without a contract following this season.
The Burnsville, Minnesota native had a tough end to the 2023-24 season. It was determined that he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg as a result of a blocked shot and after being told he was cleared to continue playing, the clot then moved to a deep vein before Game 7 against Edmonton. As a result, Boeser was forced to sit out of the winner-take-all game against the Oilers and even if the Canucks were to advance, it was very unlikely that he'd be able to play again in the playoffs.