Senators Should Pursue Brock Boeser But Only at the Right Term – The Hockey Writers – Ottawa Senators

As we get closer to July 1, rumors and speculation surrounding many players have heated up throughout the league. Many teams are looking to improve their rosters given the cap space available to them and the prospect of the salary cap rising in the coming years. 

The Ottawa Senators are undoubtedly one of those teams. Steve Staios, president of hockey operations and general manager, is determined to bolster some weak areas of the roster after the Senators’ first playoff appearance in eight years. One of those areas includes the team’s scoring. 

The Senators ranked 18th in the league for goals in 2024-25 and 30th in 5-on-5 goals. To address this issue, they could explore the trade market and give up assets or pursue free agency. A player the Senators have shown interest in over the past week is Brock Boeser, who is entering the open market after nine years with the Canucks. Is he someone the Senators should seriously consider pursuing, or is he not worth the risk?

Boeser’s Track Record

Since entering the NHL, Boeser has proven himself to be a top-end goal scorer, consistently demonstrating the ability to break games open at a moment’s notice. He recorded 25 goals and 50 points in 75 games last season and 40 goals the season before. Overall, for his career, Boeser has scored 20 or more goals in six of his nine seasons so far. He could immediately fill the right-wing position in the top six and add another scoring threat on the power play. 

These are all aspects the Senators need. Additionally, Boeser possesses the physical and mental attributes required to play in a top-six role: speed, skill, and hockey IQ. He’s also still in his prime, with plenty of good hockey ahead in the coming years. 

With the Senators looking to reinforce their forward ranks with more scoring power, Boeser checks all the prerequisite boxes. They have a plethora of young talent rising through the ranks who would benefit from the presence of a player like Boeser, who offers great leadership off the ice in addition to offensive skills.

What Will Boeser Get?

As the market heats up, the demand for players of Boeser’s caliber will only increase. The Senators will be among many teams looking to invest in Boeser’s services, meaning there is potential for a bidding war, as well as the challenge of convincing Boeser that Ottawa is the right fit for him at this stage in…