Will Bruce Boudreau Stick with the Vancouver Canucks?
The futures of Vancouver Canucks forwards J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser continue being scorching subject areas in the NHL rumor mill heading into the off-season. We can also add Bruce Boudreau into the combine following the president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford indicated that he would not be giving his head coach a agreement extension.
For the duration of his end-of-year push convention on Tuesday, Rutherford sang Boudreau’s praises for the wonderful work of turning all over the floundering club when he took about as head coach on Dec. 5. “He did a great occupation, but he did not mentor a whole period and we would like to see him again and function with him on a several items.”
Rutherford claimed Boudreau can just take no matter what time he demands. Having said that, he also pointed out you will find an decide-out date of June 1 for both equally sides, leaving the ultimate conclusion to his mentor.
The working day before, Boudreau said he experienced knowledgeable Rutherford and common manager Patrik Allvin of his want to return guiding the bench. He considered they felt the exact way and was hopeful an arrangement could be reached.
Boudreau’s remarks could be referencing what Rutherford told the push the following day. That would counsel sides are on the very same page deal-intelligent. If not and Boudreau decides to stroll, The Province‘s Patrick Johnston pointed out his successor would be the Canucks’ third head coach in less than a 12 months.
The Athletic’s Thomas Drance believes Boudreau’s stock is sky-superior following the fine job he did turning all over the Canucks. He proposed the Philadelphia Flyers and Vegas Golden Knights as attainable places if he decides to find work protection elsewhere.