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CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Vancouver Canucks re-sign winger Brock Boeser to new seven-year deal
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, left, and right wing Conor Garland congratulate each other after the Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed one of their top scorers, inking right-winger Brock Boeser to a seven-year, US$50.75-million deal. The team announced the new contract about half an hour after the NHL's free agency period opened on Tuesday and the 28-year-old from Burnsville, Minn., became an unrestricted free agent. Boeser had 25 goals and 25 assists for Vancouver last season, well below the career highs he posted in goals (40) and points (73) during the 2023-24 campaign. There was ample speculation in March that the 28-year-old right-winger would be moved ahead of the NHL's trade deadline, but Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said the offers simply weren't enticing enough. Originally selected 23rd overall by the Canucks in the 2015 draft, Boeser has played all 554 of his career NHL games for Vancouver, amassing 204 goals and 230 assists in regular-season play. He added another 11 goals and 12 assists over 29 post-season appearances. The six-foot-one, 208-pound forward from Burnsville, Minn., became a fan favourite not only for his scoring prowess, but how he handled adversity off the ice, including the death of his father, Duke, in May 2022. The support from Vancouver hockey fans always meant a lot to Boeser. 'I can't say enough about the fan base and the city. Everyone's so kind to me, if I'm just out and about,' he said at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. 'Everyone's always had my back and supported me. And that's something that I really appreciate ' Earlier on Tuesday, the Canucks announced extensions for all-star goalie Thatcher Demko and winger Conor Garland. Demko inked a three-year, $25.5-million deal, while Garland signed a six-year, $36-million contract. Both players are heading into the final season of five-year contracts and were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer. Demko, 29, is coming off an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign where he posted a 10-8-3 record with a .889 save percentage, a 2.90 goals-against average and one shutout. The six-foot-four, 192-pound goalie from San Diego, Calif., was named a finalist for last year's Vézina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top goaltender, after going 35-14-2 with a .918 save percentage and a 2.45 GAA during the 2023-204 campaign. The performance helped Vancouver clinch first place in the Pacific Division and earn a spot in the playoffs. Demko suffered an injury to the popliteus muscle in his left knee during Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Nashville Predators. He did not play again until Dec. 10. 'Thatcher is one of the top goalies in the National Hockey League and a key leader in our locker room,' Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said in a statement. 'Demmer is one of the hardest-working players on our team and gives our group great confidence when he takes the net. A complete package of size, strength, rebound control, and athletic ability, our players know that they have an opportunity to win each and every game he plays.' Garland put up 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists) for the Canucks this past season and won gold with the U.S. at the men's world hockey championship in May. The 29-year-old winger from Scituate, Mass., has played the last four years in Vancouver after being acquired from the Arizona Coyotes alongside defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in July 2021. 'Conor is a core member of our hockey team and a player who has taken on a bigger role with the club the past couple seasons,' Allvin said. 'He competes hard every day, drives play on the ice, is relentless on the forecheck and is really tough to play against. Gars is an emerging leader in the group and works extremely hard to keep himself and the players around him accountable.' This report by Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press, was first published July 1, 2025.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
NHL ROUNDUP: Canucks extend Thatcher Demko and Connor Garland to multi-year deals
Goalie Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks watches the puck go into the corner after making a save against the Las Vegas Golden Knights during the third period in NHL action on April 03, 2022 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Conor Garland #8 of the Vancouver Canucks and Vegas centre Nicolas Roy, now with the Maple Leafs, look on during the play. Photo by Rich Lam / Getty Images All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and winger Conor Garland are staying in Vancouver, signing extensions with the Canucks on Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Demko inked a three-year, $25.5-million deal, while Garland signed a six-year, $36-million contract. Both players are heading into the final season of five-year contracts and were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer. Demko, 29, is coming off an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign where he posted a 10-8-3 record with a .889 save percentage, a 2.90 goals-against average and one shutout. The San Diego native was named a finalist for last year's Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top goaltender, after going 35-14-2 with a .918 save percentage and a 2.45 GAA during the 2023-24 campaign. The performance helped Vancouver clinch first place in the Pacific Division and earn a spot in the playoffs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Demko suffered an injury to the popliteus muscle in his left knee during Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Nashville Predators. He did not play again until Dec. 10. 'Thatcher is one of the top goalies in the National Hockey League and a key leader in our locker room,' Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said in a statement. 'Demmer is one of the hardest-working players on our team and gives our group great confidence when he takes the net. A complete package of size, strength, rebound control, and athletic ability, our players know that they have an opportunity to win each and every game he plays.' Garland put up 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists) for the Canucks this past season and won gold with the U.S. at the men's world hockey championship in May. ♦ The Calgary Flames have extended defenceman Joel Hanley's contract by two years. The deal announced Tuesday by the Flames carries an average annual value of $1.75 million. The 34-year-old from Keswick, Ont., played a career-high 53 games for Calgary last season. He contributed two goals and seven assists and was a career-best plus-12 while averaging 18 and a half minutes of ice time per game. Toronto Blue Jays World Ontario Toronto Maple Leafs World
National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
NHL ROUNDUP: Canucks extend Thatcher Demko and Connor Garland with multi-year deals
Article content All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and winger Conor Garland are staying in Vancouver, signing extensions with the Canucks on Tuesday. Article content Article content Demko inked a three-year, $25.5-million deal, while Garland signed a six-year, $36-million contract. Both players are heading into the final season of five-year contracts and were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer. Article content Demko, 29, is coming off an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign where he posted a 10-8-3 record with a .889 save percentage, a 2.90 goals-against average and one shutout. Article content The San Diego native was named a finalist for last year's Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top goaltender, after going 35-14-2 with a .918 save percentage and a 2.45 GAA during the 2023-24 campaign. The performance helped Vancouver clinch first place in the Pacific Division and earn a spot in the playoffs. Article content Demko suffered an injury to the popliteus muscle in his left knee during Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Nashville Predators. He did not play again until Dec. 10. Article content 'Thatcher is one of the top goalies in the National Hockey League and a key leader in our locker room,' Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said in a statement. 'Demmer is one of the hardest-working players on our team and gives our group great confidence when he takes the net. A complete package of size, strength, rebound control, and athletic ability, our players know that they have an opportunity to win each and every game he plays.' Article content Garland put up 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists) for the Canucks this past season and won gold with the U.S. at the men's world hockey championship in May. Article content ♦ The Calgary Flames have extended defenceman Joel Hanley's contract by two years. The deal announced Tuesday by the Flames carries an average annual value of $1.75 million. Article content The 34-year-old from Keswick, Ont., played a career-high 53 games for Calgary last season. He contributed two goals and seven assists and was a career-best plus-12 while averaging 18 and a half minutes of ice time per game. Article content
CBC
a day ago
- Sport
- CBC
Canucks sign goalie Thatcher Demko, winger Conor Garland to extensions
All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and winger Conor Garland are staying in Vancouver, signing extensions with the Canucks on Tuesday. Demko inked a three-year, $25.5-million US deal, while Garland signed a six-year, $36-million contract. Both players are heading into the final season of five-year contracts and were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer. Demko, 29, is coming off an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign where he posted a 10-8-3 record with a .889 save percentage, a 2.90 goals-against average and one shutout. The six-foot-four, 192-pound goalie from San Diego, Calif., was named a finalist for last year's Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top goaltender, after going 35-14-2 with a .918 save percentage and a 2.45 GAA during the 2023-204 campaign. The performance helped Vancouver clinch first place in the Pacific Division and earn a spot in the playoffs. Demko suffered an injury to the popliteus muscle in his left knee during Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Nashville Predators. He did not play again until Dec. 10. "Thatcher is one of the top goalies in the National Hockey League and a key leader in our locker room," Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said in a statement. "Demmer is one of the hardest-working players on our team and gives our group great confidence when he takes the net. A complete package of size, strength, rebound control, and athletic ability, our players know that they have an opportunity to win each and every game he plays." Garland put up 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists) for the Canucks this past season and won gold with the U.S. at the men's world hockey championship in May. The 29-year-old winger from Scituate, Mass., has played the last four years in Vancouver after being acquired from the Arizona Coyotes alongside defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in July 2021. "Conor is a core member of our hockey team and a player who has taken on a bigger role with the club the past couple seasons," Allvin said. "He competes hard every day, drives play on the ice, is relentless on the forecheck and is really tough to play against. Gars is an emerging leader in the group and works extremely hard to keep himself and the players around him accountable."
National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
Canucks: Conor Garland gets the big term but Thatcher Demko doesn't in contract extensions
Article content First it was fast and feisty winger Conor Garland being granted a six-year, $US36 million contract extension by the Vancouver Canucks. That encouraging news was followed by goaltender Thatcher Demko landing a three-year extension commitment that carries $8.5 million in annual average value. Article content Article content Garland, 29, had 19 goals an and 50 points this NHL season and his average of 18:39 in ice time and seven power-play goals were career highs. And with a year remaining on his current deal at $4.95 million, it was imperative for the Canucks to ensure one of their key culture carriers could play an important role after a season of too much unrest on the ice and in the room Article content 'Conor is a core member of our hockey team and a player who has taken on a bigger role with the club the past couple seasons,' Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said in the news release. 'His commitment to us by signing this deal shows how confident he is in our organization's vision and direction. Article content 'He competes hard every day, drives play on the ice, is relentless on the forecheck and is really tough to play against. Gars is an emerging leader in the group and works extremely hard to keep himself and the players around him accountable.' Article content Garland changed agents and pondered last fall whether a change of NHL scenery would help him and the salary cap-challenged club find solutions for both parties. The competitive side of Garland saw a glut of wingers here and decided to just play and seize every day. Not that it was easy. Article content Leading by example has always been his calling card. The undersized and overexerting winger has played with speed, drive, desire, irritation. Garland is closer to 5-foot-8 than his 5-foot-10 player bio, but measures up in a big man's game with a fearless and direct approach. And if you could measure the heart to compete, his would be off the charts. Article content 'As a smaller guy, you never have a guarantee,' Garland told Postmedia. 'I remember Tocc (Rick Tocchet) telling me after my second year when I had 22 goals (Arizona) and came in a little cocky. He just said you have to earn it every day and he's spot-on. I've learned from that and I couldn't be happier. 'The cream rises to the top, and I believe that.' Article content Article content For Demko, it wasn't going to be about money because he had done the work. It was going to be about term. Article content The 2024 Vezina Trophy finalist was going to command a favourable comparable, but career hip, groin and knee ailments that have hampered consistency and durability. That was not lost on management and a three-year extension speaks to that. Article content 'Thatcher is one of the top goalies in the NHL and a key leader in our locker room,' said Allvin. 'His desire to continue his career in Vancouver says a lot about what we are trying to accomplish and where this organization is headed. Demmer is one of the hardest working players on our team and gives our group great confidence when he takes the net.
