The Vancouver Canucks were unable to get a trade done on Friday involving forward Brock Boeser and now thanks to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, we know why.

Brock Boeser may have remained with the Vancouver Canucks past the trade deadline, but comments from general manager Patrik Allvin have raised eyebrows regarding the forward’s future with the team.

TSN's Darren Dreger reported on Monday that Vancouver offered Boeser a five-year, $40 million contract earlier this season, but negotiations stalled over the term length. According to NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal, Boeser is seeking a seven- or eight-year deal, while the Canucks have been unwilling to go beyond five.

We have some more clarity on why the Vancouver Canucks did not move Brock Boeser before yesterday’s 12 PM PST trade deadline. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Canucks were looking for at least a first-round pick in exchange for the veteran winger.

Eliotte Friedman explained why the Vancouver Canucks decided to keep Brock Boeser at the trade deadline. Boeser is in the final year of a three-year deal that pays him $6.

The Vancouver Canucks (29-22-11) continue their homestand on Sunday when they take on the Dallas Stars (41-20-2). Vancouver will have an advantage in this game, as Dallas did play Saturday night in Edmonton.