In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the organization didn’t trade Brock Boeser, but their asking price for the forward is revealed. Meanwhile, Elias Pettersson is hoping to turn his game around in the late stretches of the season. Also, the Canucks were interested in acquiring Josh Norris.
Canucks Wanted First-Round Pick for Boeser
The trade deadline has passed, and the Canucks made one trade during the week. The club moved defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Rangers for a 2025 third-round draft pick, originally belonging to the San Jose Sharks.
The Canucks also had Brock Boeser and Pius Suter as trade candidates, as both forwards are pending unrestricted free agents. However, general manager Patrik Allvin said the organization wasn’t offered enough for Boeser.
“If I told you what I was offered for Brock Boeser, I think I would have to run out of here because you would not believe me.”
Boeser has 18 goals in 55 games this season, a noticeable drop from his career-high 40-goal campaign last year. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Canucks were seeking a first-round pick in return for the forward.
It is surprising that Vancouver could not receive such an offer, considering some of the other returns around the league. The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired a second-round pick from the Washington Capitals in a swap of 2025 second-round selections, while the Winnipeg Jets surrendered a second-rounder for Brandon Tanev. Given the market, it’s questionable whether the Canucks overvalued Boeser or simply weren’t willing to lower their asking price.
Additionally, the team failed to move Suter, a center approaching the 20-goal mark with a cap hit under $2 million. The organization likely could have secured a draft pick in return for him, but instead opted to keep most of its roster intact in hopes of making the playoffs.
In Vancouver’s game against the Minnesota Wild, Elias Pettersson ended his 16-game goal drought. The Swedish forward has struggled this season, scoring just 12 goals and recording 36 points in 56 games, averaging 0.64 points per game— a stark contrast to the past two seasons when he produced at over a point-per-game pace.
“I’m not perfect. I know this hasn’t been my best season, but it can’t change it, and I’m just trying to get better every day.”
And today was a good day….
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at The Hockey Writers…