David Pagnotta: Have been informed that the Chicago Blackhawks have been in trade talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Max Pacioretty and the Carolina Hurricanes about Jeff Skinner. The Blackhawks will have around $8.5 million in salary cap space.
Still plenty of time for the Canucks and Boeser to work out an extension …
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks forward Brock Boeser has another year left on his contract, but he’s now eligible to sign a contract extension. Talks could pick up this offseason.