Elliotte Friedman was talking about Brock Boeser‘s situation in Vancouver, where the Canucks forward is playing in a contract year and looking to secure himself a sizeable contract extension.

The Vancouver Canucks have given Brock Boeser a challenge ahead of the sniper's contract year, per Elliotte Friedman.

Signed to a two-year contract, Heinen is coming off one of his most productive seasons in the NHL. The Langley-born forward scored 17 goals and recorded 36 points in 74 games with the Boston Bruins. Heinen also saw time on the penalty kill, with his 91 minutes of shorthanded play ranking fifth among forwards on the Bruins.

Finding a true top 6 winger to play alongside JT Miller and Brock Boeser has been a challenge for the Vancouver Canucks. They’ve featured a rotating cast of third wheels, ranging from the likes of Phil Di Giuseppe to Pius Suter.

We are now in the midst of Vancouver Canucks training camp, with players meeting with the media to address their offseason, how they’re gelling with the new additions, as well as any goals and expectations they have for the upcoming season.