NHL Free Agency: New Team Linked In Pursuit Of Brock Boeser
With free agency just days away, Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser is emerging as one of the most sought-after scorers on the market.
The 28-year-old is expected to command around $8 million annually after netting 25 goals and 50 points in 75 games last season, and the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators are reportedly preparing strong bids. Boston has long been linked to Boeser, having shown interest last summer and again at the trade deadline. For GM Don Sweeney, Boeser is the kind of scoring winger the team covets if a top-six center can’t be secured.
Garrioch says the Senators have interest in Brock Boeser. #GoSensGo
— Everyday Sens (@EverydaySens) June 23, 2025
Mentions the fit, ties to Travis Green + his cousin being on Ottawa's amateur scouting staff and the fit being ideal.
AFP Analytics forecasts a 6 year deal worth $8.5M annually for the 28 year old.
Ottawa’s Cap Crunch Could Complicate the Chase
Ottawa is also expected to be in the mix, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, with GM Steve Staios desperate to improve a team that ranked 30th in 5-on-5 goals last season. Boeser would be a strong fit alongside Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, and his ties to the organization, his cousin Dan is a Sens scout, add an extra layer of intrigue.
The Senators have been linked to Brock Boeser in free agency. #GoSensGo
— Everyday Sens (@EverydaySens) June 24, 2025
Boeser fits their desire to find a finisher + 5v5 producer, but he won’t come cheap. AFP Analytics projects a 6 year contract with an AAV of $8.5M. pic.twitter.com/bSWb1ng9tT
But with just $10.75 million in cap space and other needs on the roster, including a right-shot defenseman, Ottawa may need to offload salary to stay competitive in the Boeser sweepstakes. Senators coach Travis Green, who coached Boeser in Vancouver, is reportedly a fan of the move.
Competition Is Fierce, and Minnesota Lurks
The Bruins and Senators aren’t alone. The Minnesota Wild, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, and even the expansion Utah Mammoth are also circling Boeser. While Boston can make a strong pitch based on fit and contender status, Minnesota holds emotional appeal as Boeser’s home state.
If the Wild decide to go all in, especially with Parise and Suter’s buyouts easing their cap, they could pose a serious threat. Still, both Boston and Ottawa are expected to be aggressive, and Boeser could be the first major domino to fall once free agency opens on July 1.
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