Vancouver Canucks Left With Limited Options to Replace Brock Boeser, But One Name Stands Out

The Vancouver Canucks are going to be quite busy over the next four to five weeks as Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford attempt to improve the team's roster heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

Vancouver has some holes they'll need to fill this summer, including on the wing in their top-six as Brock Boeser is expected to hit the open market on July 1st and is reportedly a longshot to re-sign with the club, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

This week, David Pagnotta and his team at The Fourth Period released an updated 'Trade Watch List' as we head into the busiest time of the year for teams around the National Hockey League.

Coming in at 17th on The Fourth Period's list is Utah Mammoth forward Matias Maccelli, who is reportedly open to a change of scenery as he enters the final year of his contract and is nearly 12 months away from becoming a restricted free agent with arbitration rights.

Maccelli, 24, had a tough year for Utah, finding himself in the press box on several occasions and many thought he would've been dealt by the club ahead of the trade deadline in early March.

The Turku, Finland native finished the season with 18 points (eight goals, ten assists) in 55 games, one year after putting up 57 points in 82 games when the organization was still in Arizona.

A fresh start could do wonder for Matias Maccelli and the speed and offense he's capable of bringing on a nightly basis makes him someone that would be a really attractive target for the Vancouver Canucks.

Maccelli isn't the only name that the Vancouver Canucks will be keeping their eye on this summer, with several other intriguing options potentially available including former Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Marchessault and even pending unrestricted free agent Nikolaj Ehlers.

Source: The Fourth Period
2025 SUMMER TRADE WATCH LIST