Canucks spoil Brock Boeser trade!

Brock Boeser’s representatives have been talking to other teams about a possible trade for several weeks now, however, the forward remains a member of the Vancouver Canucks. Boeser keeps focused on playing, while looking forward to knowing where he stands - and plays - on March 4th.

“There’s just so much talk over the last few months. You never know what can happen. So, yeah, day by day — I’m trying to focus on that,” he told Sportsnet on Tuesday before the Canucks travelled to St. Louis for last night’s game against the Blues.

Boeser’s agent, Ben Hankinson, continues to work with Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin on trying to find a trade destination for his client, however, the three-year, $20-million extension Boeser signed with Vancouver last summer has become a significant obstacle. Especially when it comes to attempting to trade Boeser to the Wild in his home state of Minnesota, which would be a perfect fit not only hockey wise but also when it comes to the young player’s family.

On Wednesday, Hankinson explained how the Canucks would have to retain a significant portion of Boeser’s salary and it does not seem to be what Allvin wants out of the deal.

“There’d have to be a lot of salary retained by Vancouver, and I don’t think that’s something they’re too excited to do because they just signed Brock Boeser.”

Allvin was asked on Wednesday to comment on the situation, but reportedly declined the interview request.

If the Wild and Boeser’s agent want to see that story book ending, the Canucks would have to absorb half of Boeser’s salary, an AAV of $6.65 million, or get a third team to come in as an intermediary and take on 25% of Boeser’s AAV in exchange for a pick, prospect, or player. The Wild could get Boeser at an effective cap hit as low as $1.663 million.

But that’s if the Canucks stop spoiling the trade scenario.

In the meantime, Boeser can only focused on what he can controls - and that’s mostly on the ice.

“I have no idea what’s going to happen,” Boeser said. “I’m just coming to the rink every day, working as hard as I can with what I’m given, and trying to make the most of every opportunity.”

In 50 games this season amidst all of the trade drama, Boeser keeps producing, putting up 10 goals and 37 points. Cleary the uncertainly ahead of the March 3rd deadline is getting to Boeser, he has only one goal in his last 14 games.

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