Ugly details surface regarding the Boston Bruins trading for a Vancouver Canucks forward

Boston has scouted forward help for weeks, and Sherwood's energy game fits their identity. Yet the latest report from David Pagnotta raised a serious red flag.

The Vancouver Canucks may not allow teams to speak with Sherwood's agent about an extension, which means any deal could be a pure rental. That matters because the Bruins remain tight on assets and cannot afford to miss on deadline trades during a retool.

Below is the report that sparked the pushback.

Boston expects to sit in a playoff spot by March, and buyers cannot squander futures on short-term fliers. Sherwood brings pace, forechecking pressure, and a manageable cap hit, but expiring wingers rarely fetch light prices.

If the Canucks demand prospects or picks without extension certainty, the Bruins face the risk of walking away in July with nothing.

Fans already feel uneasy about losing young pieces for a one spring gamble. The organization spent the past year reinforcing its development pipeline, and moving those assets for a rental clashes with Don Sweeney's recent emphasis on sustainability.

Sherwood, 30, plays hard minutes and forces turnovers, but he is not a long term stabilizer unless under contract.

From a fan view, this wrinkle changes everything. Boston's right side is already thin with David Pastrnak injured, so adding a winger makes sense, but not if the cost mirrors deals for players with term. A rental is easier to justify when a team is a true contender. The Bruins still hover between phases, trying to transition without losing ground.

Pagnotta's comments suggest Vancouver wants maximum value without negotiation room, and that alone could push Boston toward cheaper or controllable options. The Bruins will keep listening, but unless the extension window opens, Sherwood may shift from a target to a caution sign.