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Canucks Miss Out on Two Key Free Agents They Were Actively Pursuing

Originally posted on Hockey Latest | By Daniel Lucente | Last updated Jul 4, 2025 1:22 PM ET

The Canucks have lost out on two top free agents they had their eyes on and that they had reportedly submitted offers for, per 'The Fourth Period.'

The Vancouver Canucks attempted to address center depth via free agency to no avail, and now GM Patrik Allvin must look at other means.

Granlund turned down a three-year deal from the Canucks

The Canucks' top target was Mikael Granlund, multiple sources said. Vancouver had a four-year offer of approximately $6 million annually on the table, but Granlund signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks for $7 million annually.

On CHEK's 'Donnie & Dhali - The Team,' Rick Dhaliwal reiterated Granlund was a top target for Vancouver and the club also had Christian Dvorak in their sights. The 28-year-old center signed a one-year, $5.4 million deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Dvorak turned town a three year deal from the Canucks

Dhaliwal stated the Canucks may have made Dvorak a three-year, $12 million offer, but he wanted Philadelphia.

Meanwhile, Brock Boeser nearly left in free agency. The Canucks did not offer their best proposal, which was a seven-year, $50.25 million pact, until the night before free agency, TFP's David Pagnotta reports.

Boeser was originally going to head elsewhere but had a change of heart and signed on the dotted line for Vancouver when the seventh year was thrown in.

The search for a new center continues as the Canucks move past a silent free agency. While not many top-quality names remain on the board, perhaps GM Allvin turns his attention to making trades instead.

This article first appeared on Hockey Latest and was syndicated with permission.

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