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Canucks: Trading Vasily Podkolzin wasn't bad. Not drafting Matt Boldy wasn't good

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Vasily Podkolzin struggled to find consistency in decision-making and finish.

The winger was demoted to Abbotsford of the AHL , where he rebuilt his game and confidence.

The Vancouver Canucks traded him to the Edmonton Oilers for a fourth -round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft .

He has eight goals and 16 assists this season in 82 games, and has had effective playoff playmaking moments.

Boeser, 28 , is looking for term and salary and there's a gap between a five-year offer and the seven he covets.

AFP Analytics projects a six-year deal at $8.5 million annually in free agency.

If that’s still too rich, free agent Nikolaj Ehlers could get six years .

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