Soon-to-be Canucks UFA Brock Boeser accepts writing is on the wall for his future in Vancouver after disappointing season

By Abhishek Dilta

Modified Apr 11, 2025 09:00 GMT

NHL: Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks - Source: Imagn — Brock Boeser accepts writing is on the wall about his future in Vancouver after disappointing season - Source: Imagn

Vancouver Canucks pending unrestricted free agent Brock Boeser has indicated that a contract extension with the team is unlikely and that his tenure with the club may end after this season.

Speaking to Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre on Tuesday, Boeser described the situation as unfortunate and said he's focusing on playing well now.

"Honestly, it's unlikely at this point," Boeser said. "It sucks. I'm just trying to play good hockey, and then I'll worry about everything after that. We all know it's been a roller coaster of a year. There's been a lot of different things."

Boeser also said he is not discussing the situation with his agent, focusing instead on finishing the season strongly.

"Yeah, I'm refusing to talk to Hank right now," Brock Boeser added. "I feel like I'm playing a lot better hockey recently, and I don't want to get distracted. That's one of the things I've learned: When there's distractions, I don't play my best hockey. The mental aspect of the game is so important. This year, there's been a lot of distractions."

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Brock Boeser is in the final year of his three-year, $19.95 million contract. He has accumulated 49 points through 25 goals and 24 assists in 72 games this campaign. Meanwhile, the Canucks were eliminated from playoff contention after Minnesota Wild's 8-7 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.

Brock Boeser's Canucks down Avalanche

On Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 at Ball Arena. After a goalless first period, Jake DeBrusk opened the scoring for the Canucks at 4:50 into the second period.

Kiefer Sherwood extended the lead to 2-0 after scoring at 7:51 before Devon Toews cut the deficit to 2-1 as the game moved to the final period. Toews was the lone scorer for the Avs in the game.

Dakota Joshua increased the lead to 3-1 at 6:14 into the third period. Nils Hoglander capped the game after scoring an empty-net goal to seal the win for the Vancouver Canucks.

Also Read: Top 5 Brock Boeser free agency destinations: Best landing spots for Canucks UFA

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Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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