In a shocking development, Vancouver Canucks star right wing Brock Boeser has been banned indefinitely from all team activities after reportedly testing positive for a prohibited substance, team and league sources confirmed late Tuesday.
The NHL released a brief statement acknowledging the test result and confirming that Boeser will be removed from the active roster pending further investigation. While the exact nature of the substance has not been officially disclosed, league insiders suggest it may involve a banned performance-enhancing compound.
Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin addressed the media in an emergency press conference, saying:
> “We are extremely disappointed to learn of this development. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for violations of league substance rules. Brock will receive the support he needs, but we will cooperate fully with the NHL’s process.”
Boeser, 28, was coming off a career-best season, leading the Canucks in goals and helping power their playoff run. His absence is a massive blow to Vancouver’s offensive depth and playoff aspirations.
The NHL Players’ Association has not yet released a comment, but Boeser is expected to appeal the decision. Disciplinary hearings are reportedly being scheduled for next week.
This incident marks one of the highest-profile doping cases in recent NHL history and has sparked intense debate about testing protocols and enforcement standards.
More details are expected as the league’s investigation unfolds.
Stay tuned to ESPN for the latest updates.
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