One of the Canucks' best player is left out of the lineup tonight

Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau has announced that forward Brock Boeser will be left out tonight against the Arizona Coyotes. Boudreau called his decision "Tough love".

Bruce Boudreau confirms that Brock Boeser will be a healthy scratch tonight and describes the decision as "tough love" #Canucks @Sportsnet650- Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) December 3, 2022

Perhaps this decision could be related to an impending transaction.

Boeser is entering the first year of three of his $19.95 million contract.

He has 14 points so far this season and a -14 rating.

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