Boston made a push for Boeser in March before the deal fell apart, and with the winger now hitting free agency, the Bruins could come calling again.
At this year’s NHL trade deadline, the Boston Bruins were busier than anyone knew — and nearly pulled off another major move before the window closed.
Behind the scenes: a Boeser trade that almost happened
While all eyes were on Brad Marchand’s departure — a shock that sent him to Florida, where he eventually hoisted the Stanley Cup, Don Sweeney had something else brewing.
The Bruins were reportedly in talks to acquire Brock Boeser from the Vancouver Canucks, but the deal never materialized.
On June 16, the news came to light through a Bruins reporter on X:
The #NHLBruins were poking around him (Brock Boeser) at the trade deadline
It didn’t happen then. But that doesn’t mean it’s off the table now.
Boeser becomes a free agent on July 1st
Boeser, 28, is no longer under contract.
His three-year, $19.95M deal with Vancouver has expired, and he’s now a UFA heading into one of the most active offseasons in years.
According to @DhaliwalSports, teams are lining up.
I am told no shortage of teams will be after Brock on July 1st..
That could easily include Boston, especially since they tried once already.
What would Boeser bring to Boston?
Scoring. Composure. Playoff experience. The kind of traits the Bruins are looking to add during their retool. With Marchand gone, Boston has a hole in their top six, and Boeser fits the mold of what they need. He’s not flashy, but he gets it done.
He also happens to be available now — no assets required, just cap space and a pitch.
@DhaliwalSports updated the latest he is hearing with #Canucks pending UFA Brock Boeser & if a reunion with a former Forward could be possible.
That reunion detail is intriguing. If there’s familiarity in Boston’s locker room, it could be a selling point when the bidding starts.
Bruins still need firepower
The Bruins struggled with consistency last season, especially on offense. Boeser, a former first-round pick (23rd overall), is coming off a quietly strong year.
He’s not a superstar, but he’s reliable, and at 28, he’s in his prime.
If Sweeney wants someone who can step in and contribute without gutting the prospect pool or cap structure long term, Boeser’s profile makes a lot of sense.
Could round two go differently?
The first attempt didn’t happen. But timing changes everything. The Bruins were serious in March, and now with Boeser on the open market, the opportunity has returned — with fewer obstacles.
The question is whether Boston takes another shot, or lets someone else grab the guy they nearly had.
