The Minnesota Wild suffered a setback after learning new information involving Elias Pettersson’s key teammate during the NHL offseason. When the Vancouver Canucks appeared to be in jeopardy regarding the future of one of their stars, a last-minute change dramatically shifted the situation.
Given the speculation that might reach the unrestricted free agency, several teams had been keeping a close eye on the situation of key players. Pettersson, on their part, could be interested in Vancouver’s final decision regarding the future of an standout forward.
During last season, the Canucks had reportedly offered Brock Boeser a five-year, $40 million contract extension, which he turned down. That decision didn’t sit well within the Vancouver organization, and the relationship between the team and the player seemed to cool off. However, in recent hours, the situation changed drastically.
What did the Canucks decide about Boeser?
Vancouver’s final decision was to reach an agreement and extend Boeser’s contract. On the opening day of free agency, the Canucks and “Boes” finalized a seven-year extension with an average annual value of $7.25 million, totaling $50.75 million.
Due to his connection to Minnesota (Boeser is from there) and the team’s need for offensive talent, the Wild were always mentioned as a potential destination. With this news, Minnesota will now have to look for alternative options after missing out on acquiring the Canucks forward.
The Canucks moved remarkably quickly
An important detail about Brock Boeser’s extension is that it was finalized just as NHL free agency opened on July 1, 2025. This demonstrates how swiftly the Canucks acted to secure one of their key players, preventing him from even having the chance to enter formal negotiations with other teams.