On Monday night, another one of the last remaining major restricted free agents signed.
The Vancouver Canucks announced they re-signed Brock Boeser to a three-year contract extension worth $5.875 million annually.
Last season, the 22-year old forward played 69 games (nice) and tallied 56 points (26 goals and 30 assists) for the season. Boeser will begin his fourth season in the NHL this year.
OFFICIAL: #Canucks re-sign @BBoeser16 to a three-year deal worth an average annual value of $5.875 million. https://t.co/jlLPHCAn6D
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 17, 2019
Boeser took to instagram to let Canucks fans know he’s pumped to be returning with the team.
This move leaves nine restricted free agents left unsigned.
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has re-signed forward Brock Boeser to a three-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $5.875 million.
“We’re very pleased to have Brock re-sign,” said Benning. “He’s a talented player, a key contributor to our offence and an important part of our team’s future. We look forward to having Brock join the team in preparation for the upcoming season.”
Boeser, 22, finished third in team scoring last season with 56 points (26-30-56) in 69 games. His 26 goals also ranked third on the team, while his three game winning goals ranked second. In 140 career NHL games with Vancouver, Boeser has recorded 116 points (59-57-116) and 38 penalty minutes.
Boeser was a Calder Trophy finalist and NHL All-Star Game MVP in 2018.
A native of Burnsville, Minnesota, Boeser was originally selected by Vancouver in the first round, 23rd overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Headline image: @bboeser
