Major development in the Detroit Red Wings acquiring former 40-goal scorer Canucks star
The most recent comments from Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser about his future indicate a major opportunity for the Red Wings and GM Steve Yzerman.
The Red Wings have less than a 1% chance of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year; with 4 games left, they are a full 8 points behind the divisional foe Montreal Canadiens.
If the Canadiens pick up a single point in any of their remaining 4 games, it will seal Detroit's fate.
Understandably, plenty of Red Wings fans are focusing now on the offseason and the moves that GM Steve Yzerman, who is beginning to feel serious heat and impatience from the fan base, needs to do.
Based on the latest comments from a top NHL forward, it will present a prime chance for Yzerman to pounce. Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser, only a year removed from scoring 40 goals, said he's not likely to return.
Honestly, it's unlikely at this point. It [stinks]. It's unfortunate. 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 then said that he's not talking to his agent, Ben "Hank" Hankinson until after the year ends.
Yeah, I'm refusing to talk to 'Hank' right now. 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.
Boeser will be one of the major free agents available on the open market along with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner.
Boeser has 49 points (25G, 24A) in 72 games this year; he scored 40 last year.
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AVRIL 11 | 199 ANSWERS Major development in the Detroit Red Wings acquiring former 40-goal scorer Canucks star Should the Red Wings target Brock Boeser in free agency this summer? | ||
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