VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have secured the future of one of their key offensive players, agreeing to a seven-year contract worth US$50.75 million with right-winger Brock Boeser. This long-term deal represents an average annual value (AAV) of $7.25 million.
This new agreement was announced by the team shortly after the NHL`s free agency period commenced on Tuesday. At 28 years old, the Burnsville, Minnesota native would have become an unrestricted free agent without this deal.
In the recently concluded 2024-25 season, Boeser tallied 25 goals and 25 assists for Vancouver. This total is notably less than his career high performance in the 2023-24 campaign, where he scored 40 goals and accumulated 73 points.
Leading up to the NHL trade deadline in March, there was considerable discussion that the 28-year-old right-winger might be traded. However, Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin stated at the time that the trade offers received were not compelling enough to make a deal.
Drafted 23rd overall by the Canucks in 2015, Boeser has spent his entire NHL career, spanning 554 regular season games, with Vancouver. He has recorded 204 goals and 230 assists in the regular season, alongside 11 goals and 12 assists in 29 playoff contests.
The 6-foot-1, 208-pound forward from Burnsville, Minnesota, has become popular among fans not just for his offensive talent but also for his resilience in facing personal challenges, such as the passing of his father, Duke, in May 2022.
Boeser has always deeply valued the support from Vancouver hockey fans.
Reflecting on the fan support at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Boeser commented, “I can`t express enough how much the fan base and the city mean to me. Everyone I encounter is so kind. People have consistently supported me and stood by me, which is something I truly appreciate.”