Canucks Rumors: Vancouver Has Decisions To Make On 4 Pending UFAs
The Vancouver Canucks face some decisions on four pending unrestricted free agents ahead of the trade deadline: Brock Boeser, Pius Suter, Derek Forbort, and Noah Juulsen. As noted by Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal of The Athletic, Boeser’s situation is the most pressing, as he remains one of the team’s top offensive contributors. Vancouver would prefer to keep the 28-year-old winger, but if his asking price reaches the $8-9 million range over a long-term deal, they may have no choice but to explore a trade. “The Canucks’ greatest need is for a player to help them score goals and manufacture shots. Boeser does both,” Drance and Dayal wrote. I'm told that both Brock Boeser and the Canucks understand what each side wants... and it's not the same thing at this point. Teams continue to call on him, while the club considers the value of using him as their own rental for a playoff run if common ground can't be found.— Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) February 21, 2025 With Kevin Lankinen re-signed, Vancouver no longer has to weigh a decision on his future. However, the team must determine the best course of action for Suter, Forbort, and Juulsen. Suter has provided defensive stability and versatility in the bottom six, making an extension a reasonable option given his limited trade value. Forbort, a dependable penalty killer, may become expendable due to the team’s defensive depth, particularly if Carson Soucy remains in the lineup. Meanwhile, Juulsen’s strong penalty-killing ability gives him some value, but his struggles at even strength could make him a trade candidate for a late-round pick.Noah Juulsen gets way too much criticism from Canucks fans. He’s a hard working RHD. His contract is awesome for our cap. I love the physicality & PK play he brings every night. I’m so glad he’s on our team. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/Brw2IMeBur— Kempner Canucks (@KempnerCanucks) January 13, 2025 With Vancouver firmly in the playoff race, management must decide whether to retain these players for a postseason run or capitalize on their trade value. “If the Canucks can find a reasonable compromise to keep Boeser in the fold, they should do so,” Drance and Dayal wrote. However, if no deal is reached, a trade could be the best path forward.Photo Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images...
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