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Brock Boeser’s future in Vancouver is over, and now it’s reported that he turned down a massive contract offer from the Canucks as he’s set to hit free agency.
The Vancouver Canucks have been trying to extend Brock Boeser for some time now, but this week, the veteran forward all but confirmed his exit from the team in free agency.
Now, Elliotte Friedman has detailed a new twist in the story, revealing the contract that Boeser turned down from Vancouver, and it’s not a small chunk of change that he said no too.
According to Friedman, the Canucks last offer to Boseer was $8 million per season over five years, and whether it’s simply because he wanted a change of scenery or because he believes he’s worth more on the open market, the veteran forward turned it down.
In six of his eight full seasons in Vancouver, Boeser tallied 20 or more goals with his career high of 40 coming in 81 games a season ago, but with the 28-year old hitting free agency in the off-season, it appears as though he’s looking to play the market and find the best deal he can.
A deal of that length comes at risk for teams however, as Boeser has dealt with plenty of health concerns throughout his career, but after playing 71 or more games in four straight seasons, it’s safe to say that he’s worth a lengthy contract.
Whether or not he gets it, now only time will tell, but Boeser has proven himself to be a very consistent goal scorer with 204 in 551 career games, and if he’s on the way out from Vancouver after turning down 5×8, expect him to field similar or potentially better offers in the coming months as a free agent.