Canucks $19,950,000 forward makes his feelings extremely clear as future remains uncertain

Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser has shared his thoughts about his uncertain future with the team. The 27-year-old is in the final year of a three-year, $19.95 million contract, and his status beyond this season remains up in the air.

Speaking on Friday to Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, Boeser acknowledged that changes are likely coming for the struggling Canucks.

At 19-15-10 and 48 points, Vancouver is just outside a playoff spot. With Boeser set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, he knows he could be an easy piece for the team to move.

"Any team that's not doing well, there's going to be changes," Boeser said.

"I haven't played to my best this year, and I expect better for myself and, you know, I'm an (unrestricted free agent)at the end of the year, so they could look at me and be like, 'He's the easy guy (to trade) right now.'"

After a hot start, he has hit a cold streak, with just one goal and two points over his last eight games. In Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Kings, Boeser played a season-low 13:38 and was a -3.

“A lot of individuals have goals and expectations, including myself. I need to be better. I need to be better for the team and help drive the bus and be a leader,” he added.

Boeser acknowledged that the year has been challenging with injuries and distractions but emphasized his focus on being a part of the solution.

“Right now, I'm just trying to be a part of the solution and come to the rink and keep working. Keep working in games and be a good teammate.”

With 15 goals and 27 points in 37 games, Boeser's production is down, compared to 40 goals in the previous season.

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Brock Boeser commits to being a part of Vancouver Canucks solution

Trailing the Calgary Flames by just one point for the final wild-card spot, Boeser believes the Canucks are still in a good position to make a push.

"We're still a point out of the wild card. That's a blessing," Boeser said. "If we right this ship and start winning some games, we're right there.”

Boeser stressed the need for the Canucks to stick together and to have each other's backs to get through tough times.

"All I want to do right now is help our team and be part of the solution, getting our team back on track," Boeser said. "I want to really play some good hockey with these guys, and then let (management) make a decision on me. I don't want to have it be like this."

The Canucks have some big decisions to make on whether to commit Boeser or not before the trade deadline.