Pierre LeBrun confirms a big rumour involving Brock Boeser and the Canadiens could be in on it

Brock Boeser will definitely be traded by the trade deadline.

As for Horvat, let's wait and see, since according to some reporters, the purpose of getting rid of Boeser is to make room for a contract extension for Captain Horvat. However, in the case of Boeser, LeBrun couldn't be clearer.

It also confirms the big rumour that has been circulating for the past few days with the Vancouver Canucks. Moreover, the Canucks' number 6 really doesn't seem to be in the good graces of his coach Bruce Boudreau.

Now that we know that Boeser will be traded, there are three things left to know and we can't wait to get the answers.

1) Where will Boeser be traded?
2) When will Boeser be traded?
3) What will the Canucks receive in return?

This will be an interesting issue to watch, especially since Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens may be tempted to make an offer to Vancouver.

It's worth remembering that Vancouver would be willing to accept a lower return, in exchange for Boeser, because they really want to shuffle the shed as quickly as possible and lower their payroll. Informant Elliotte Friedman even said that Vancouver management is already aware that they won't get the moon for their forward.

At 25, Boeser is a 6-foot-1, 210-pound winger who was drafted in the first round in 2015. He has one of the best shots in the NHL and his potential is still very high. He is certainly a consistent scorer of 25 goals and over 60 points per season.

This seems like a great opportunity for a general manager to acquire a good player at a reasonable low price, and make a good move.

Do you think Kent Hughes should try to acquire Boeser?

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