In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are still finding it difficult to know what to do about Brock Boeser’s next deal. Could the Montreal Canadiens show interest in Pierre-Luc Dubois if he becomes available? The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to play Jake Muzzin before the playoffs and Alex DeBrincat talks about his future with the Chicago Blackhawks. Finally, is there any chance Patrice Bergeron tests free agency?
Could Canucks Try to Negotiate Boeser Down?
Brock Boeser has not been the same player this season as he was last season. Producing at a much slower pace, and during a contract yet, that might help out a team looking to retain a player since the value of the contract would go down. In Boeser’s case, his $7.5 million qualifying offer means the Canucks don’t have that luxury.
Brock Boeser, Vancouver Canucks (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
As such, Harman Dayal of The Athletic writes:
“The Canucks either have to commit big money to a player whose production is less certain than it seemed a year ago or they have to trade him while his market value is likely to be at an all-time low (the qualifying offer will likely be an obstacle for other teams as well).”
source – ‘Brock Boeser’s future, Quinn Hughes’ potential and more: 9 biggest takeaways from Canucks’ season’ – Harman Dayal – The Athletic – 04/25/2022
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Dayal adds that what the Canucks might do is see if Boeser will agree to a number below the $7.5 million and if he doesn’t, trade him during the summer.
Canadiens Interested in Dubois?
As per Marco D’Amico of Montreal Hockey Now, if Dubois becomes available this offseason, the Montreal Canadiens will be linked to him. Elliotte Friedman recently reported that the Winnipeg Jets might end up trading Dubois if the two sides can’t come to an agreement and the Canadiens have been linked to Dubois before.
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