After a career-high 40 goals season, Brock Boeser was dealt terrible news when he was pulled from the Canucks' lineup for developing blood clots moments before game seven of the second round against the Edmonton Oilers. Boeser took his time off to properly heal and is now ready to attack a defining year in his career.
During an interview with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre earlier, the Canucks' GM Patrik Allvin made quite the revelation on the team's top goalscorer. After he took a jab at him, he revealed that the Canucks had not yet chosen if they wanted to extend him or not, adding that they would see when the time was right. A decision that would have to come at the NHL's trade deadline, at the latest:
With Thatcher Demko's health issues, the Canucks may have problems repeating their previous exploits. If they reach the deadline and the spring dance isn't within reach, would it be wise to capitalize on Brock Boeser's value and trade him? Talented goalscorers are hard to come by these days, and even if Jonathan Lekkerimaki is knocking on the NHL doors, it wouldn't be wise to trade Boeser if he's interested in re-signing with the team.
Source: Sportsnet
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