As the NHL trade deadline on March 7, 2025, looms just two weeks away, Vancouver Canucks fans are on edge, and I’m right there with them. The latest buzz around Brock Boeser, the team’s longest-tenured forward and a fan favorite, has reached a fever pitch. According to insider reports, including a recent X post from hockey analyst Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson, February 21, 2025), both Boeser and the Canucks understand what each side wants—and it’s not aligning. Teams like the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers are reportedly circling, eyeing Boeser as a playoff rental or long-term scoring threat.
Boeser, entering unrestricted free agency this summer, has been a lightning rod for speculation since July 2024. His 2024-25 stats—while slightly down from his 40-goal pace in 2023-24—still showcase his elite shooting and playmaking (currently at 18 goals and 35 points). But the Canucks’ struggles this season, coupled with ownership’s apparent fixation on playoff revenue, have fueled trade rumors. Robinson’s post suggests Vancouver might keep Boeser as a “rental” for a postseason push, banking on $1 million per home playoff gate—lucrative, but risky if he walks for nothing in July.
Will the Canucks Trade Brock Boeser Before the 2025 Deadline?
From my 10 years covering the NHL, I’ve seen teams like the Canucks gamble on short-term gains at the deadline, often to their detriment. Trading Boeser could net Vancouver a first-round pick or a top prospect—assets critical for a roster thin on depth. But letting him walk as a UFA after a playoff run would be catastrophic, especially with limited draft capital and prospects after past moves.
Personally, I’d advise the Canucks to strike a deal now, perhaps with the Bruins for a package including a first-rounder and a prospect like Dean Letourneau. Boeser’s camp reportedly seeks a seven-year, $9 million AAV deal, but Vancouver’s cap constraints and health concerns (past blood clotting issues) make that unlikely. As a fan of smart roster-building, I’d hate to see Boeser leave, but the math favors a trade for long-term stability.
Stay tuned—Boeser’s next move could redefine the Canucks’ future.
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Elite shooting and playmaking? He has a good but not elite shot and that’s about all he has. Who do you have Boeser confused with?