The Edmonton Oilers have started to reshape their lineup after falling short once again in the Stanley Cup Final, with potential further changes on the horizon. With Evander Kane’s $5.1 million salary cap space freed following his trade to the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton could now pursue high-profile free agents, including Brock Boeser.

Oilers Monitoring Brock Boeser’s Free Agency Status

David Pagnotta from The Fourth Period revealed that the Oilers are closely following Brock Boeser’s contract situation as the Vancouver Canucks winger approaches unrestricted free agency. Boeser is set to test the market after contract discussions with Vancouver stalled due to differences in his value assessment.

If the Edmonton Oilers clear more cap space, I wouldn’t be shocked if they entered the Brock Boeser race come July 1,

Pagnotta wrote.

Contract Dispute Between Boeser and Canucks Explained

Sources like NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal have noted that Boeser is seeking an eight-year contract with an annual salary around $8 million, a proposal that became the core obstacle in negotiations with Vancouver.

Brock is looking for eight times eight,

Dhaliwal explained.

The Canucks don’t want to do that. I’m sorry. They’re just not going to do it.

Boeser’s Recent Performance and Contract Background

At 28 years old, Boeser contributed 50 points across 75 games last season, a dip from his previous year that yielded 40 goals and 73 points. His recent contract was a three-year deal worth $19.95 million with a $6.65 million cap hit annually. Projections suggest he could sign a deal totaling $51 million over six years in free agency.

Potential Impact of Boeser Joining Edmonton

The Oilers, who struggled with scoring depth behind stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl during the Stanley Cup Final, view Boeser as a viable replacement for Evander Kane. Adding him to their top-six forwards could not only fill Kane’s role but also enhance overall offensive capability as the team attempts to build a more competitive lineup.