The Vancouver Canucks have already undergone several roster changes between the end of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, most notably trading J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Now, they may be on the verge of losing another key player, as top prospect heads into NHL free agency.
He notched 40 goals during the Canucks’ 2023-24 playoff run but saw a dip in production the following season, finishing with 25 goals. Despite the drop-off, he remains a dependable middle-six scorer who could bolster a team’s offensive depth. One NHL writer sees him as a strong match for the Rangers.
Arthur Staple of The Athletic outlined his dream offseason for New York, which included signing him in free agency. In his projection, he would ink a three-year deal at $6 million annually.
Staple also envisioned how he could fit into the Rangers’ lineup—slotting him onto the second line alongside former teammate J.T. Miller and young forward Will Cuylle, who would be extended in this scenario.
One concern surrounding the hypothetical Brock his signing is the proposed contract terms. While the veteran winger would be a logical fit for the New York Rangers and could certainly join them in free agency, it’s unlikely he would agree to the three-year, $18 million deal suggested.
During the 2024-25 season, Vancouver reportedly offered Boeser a five-year, $40 million extension—an average of $8 million per year—which he turned down. According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, Boeser is seeking even more long-term security in what has become a drawn-out contract negotiation.
“The Canucks put a 5-year, $40 million offer on the table, but Boeser is looking for more term in this slow-moving game of ‘chicken,’” Seravalli reported.
Despite this, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple defended his projection, suggesting New York could lure Boeser with familiar faces and new opportunities. Staple argued that playing alongside former teammate J.T. Miller and under new head coach Mike Sullivan might be enough to sway him. “You may quibble with the Boeser signing… But let’s pretend he wants to reunite with J.T. Miller and play for Sullivan,” Staple wrote. “He’d bolster a power play that could be without Kreider and Zibanejad and provide the scoring punch this team needs.”
Boeser’s Future With Canucks Remains Uncertain
There remains a real possibility that Brock Boeser stays with the Vancouver Canucks. After all, the team that drafted him has been his only NHL home, and while his name has surfaced in trade rumors over the years, he has never played for another franchise.
Boeser has spoken openly about his uncertain future, sometimes expressing hope about remaining in Vancouver and other times acknowledging the reality of a potential departure.
“I mean, it’s tough to say,” Boeser said near the end of the regular season, per Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre. “We’ll see what happens. Like I said, I’m sure they’ll talk with my agent after the season and see if anything can come to an agreement or not. But yeah, I mean, there’s definitely going to be (reflective) thoughts, and I’m going to just try and take it in with my teammates. You really never know at the end of the day, so I don’t really want to fully think that it could be my last game.”
Both the Rangers and Canucks could benefit from adding a skilled scorer like Boeser to their top six. But as NHL free agency approaches, he can only choose one destination. Regardless of where he ends up, Boeser remains one of the more intriguing players to watch this offseason.