And you know this how?
There are many players who are drafted and make the NHL in their Draft +1 year. He had better stats than Jonathan Toews, Toews went on to record almost a ppg in the NHL in his Draft +2 year.
He had better stats than Dylan Larkin in his Draft +1 year, Larkin went on to have 23 goals in his first year in the NHL.
Point being, that NONE of us know how he would have played in the NHL, but this decision doesn't give anyone the chance to find out for next season. *I* am actually ok with this.... but I see far too many people here give the "Not ready" when people simply don't know.
Many high-end prospects make it in the NHL in their Draft +2 year. NOBODY thought Ben Hutton was going to make the jump he did, and yes I do know that he's a different position, one that is usually harder to break into the NHL with, and also didn't come over after his Draft +1. The point being that NOBODY knew what to expect.
I think Boeser has been exceptional in the NCAA, however I think he'd learn a lot more next season playing in the AHL than he would have in the NHL. I think the Canucks would have been better able to watch him and help with his development in the AHL if he didn't actually make the NHL.
Again though, I'm not upset he stayed for one more year at NCAA. As a student myself, albeit much much older, I can understand the importance of a good education.