Brock Boeser is entering the final year of his three-year, $6.65 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Talk about his next agreement is heating up.
Brock Boeser is entering the final year of a three-year, $6.65 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks. As he approaches free agency, his future contract has become a huge talking point, as reported by Patrick Johnston of The Province.
The 27-year-old winger had a career-best season, collecting 40 goals and 73 points in 81 games. Another great performance this season might set him up for a substantial raise, but even if he doesn’t reach similar heights again, his outstanding two-way play should get him a lucrative contract.
Boeser’s agent, Ben Hankinson, is likely to argue that Boeser is the Canucks’ third-most valuable forward, trailing only J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. If Boeser has anything like the year he did in 2023-24, it’s an easy case to make.
Boeser’s essential involvement in high-pressure situations, particularly when the Canucks were defending tiny leads, demonstrates head coach Rick Tocchet’s confidence in him. This trust is a valuable bargaining tool for Hankinson as he negotiates Boeser’s next contract.
What Are Some Comparable Contracts for Boeser Around the NHL?
When determining Boeser’s worth, teams and agencies often look to comparable players. Wingers like Sam Reinhart, who scored more goals last season and got Selke Trophy votes, have set a high standard. That is definitely the ceiling, but keep in mind Reinhart’s no-state income tax arrangement. Furthermore, players such as Jake Guentzel, who inked a lucrative contract with Tampa Bay, could serve as a precedent, but he is also two years older (29).
The Canucks may potentially face a constraint as they consider a growing salary cap. According to Johnston, Troy Terry and Jason Robertson have established themselves as two of the league’s best wingers, and the Canucks may not want to pay more than their contracts, which are $7 million and $7.75 million, respectively.
Boeser believes that knocking it out of the park two years in a row is the best approach to secure the bag. If he has another 40-plus goal season, it will be difficult to argue that he isn’t worth more than $7.5-$8 million every season. If he takes a step back and becomes someone who achieves 20-25 goals, it will cost him millions.
