NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Canucks were hoping to get a first-round pick for Brock Boeser at the trade deadline, but talks collapsed. <a href='https://canucksarmy.com/news/friedman-vancouver-canucks-asking-1st-round-pick-for-boeser' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the Vancouver Canucks had a firm price tag</a> on Brock Boeser at the NHL Trade Deadline, requesting a first-round pick. The Vancouver Canucks indicated nothing less than a first rounder for Boeser. They weren't taking anything less than a first rounder and they didn't get it, so they decided to hold the player. - Elliotte Friedman No team met the request, so <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/vancouver-canucks/brock-boeser-opens-up-about-staying-with-the-canucks-after-months-of-trade-rumors' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Vancouver retained the pending unrestricted free agent</a> and maintains exclusive negotiating rights to ink an extension this summer. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/canucksarmy/status/1898554870895907282'> </a></blockquote></div> <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/vancouver-canucks/vancouver-canucks-gm-patrik-allvin-shares-his-frustration-after-not-being-able-to-trade-brock-boeser' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Canucks GM Patrick Allvin indicated Friday</a> that trade offers for Boeser weren't good, which was likely a comment on trade value, not Boeser's performance, though the comment may not have been well received by the 28-year-old winger. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/noahstrang_/status/1898108992146358326'> </a></blockquote></div> With the seller's market at the deadline, Vancouver's valuation of <a href='https://www.nhl.com/canucks/player/brock-boeser-8478444' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Boeser</a> was reasonable, especially considering the premium being paid for players dealt. Last year, Boeser's 40-goal, 73-point season would have made him one of the most coveted trade targets. <h3>Boeser's production has fallen off compared to last season</h3> This year, however, Boeser's production has declined along with many other Canucks players. He has 18 goals, 20 assists, and a -20 rating in 55 games. Although his shooting percentage is slightly above his career mark, his shot volume and possession numbers have decreased even as Vancouver has deployed him in favorable situations, starting nearly 60% of his shifts in the offensive zone. It is uncertain if the Canucks will sign Boeser to a long-term deal, so his future is a storyline to follow in the months ahead.