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Adam Boqvist

Adam Boqvist (born 15 August 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected eighth overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Boqvist made his Swedish Hockey League debut with Brynäs IF on 21 September 2017.[1]

Following the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected eight overall, Boqvist signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.[2][3] On 5 July 2018, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced that Boqvist would join the team for the 2018–19 season.[4] Boqvist scored his first NHL career goal in a 3–2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on 3 November 2019.[5][6]

On 23 July 2021, Boqvist, along with multiple draft picks, was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Seth Jones and multiple draft picks.[7][8] On 6 July 2022, Boqvist signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets.[9]

After two injury-plagued seasons with the Blue Jackets, Boqvist having fallen down the depth chart on the blueline for Columbus was placed on unconditional waivers and later bought out from the remaining year of his contract on 30 June 2024.[10] On 9 July 2024 it was announced that Boqvist signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Florida Panthers for the 2023–24 season, joining older brother Jesper who had also signed as a free agent over the summer[11]

Personal life

Adam's older brother Jesper Boqvist is a centre for the Florida Panthers.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

  1. ^ Nyström, Magnus (21 September 2017). "Passa på att njuta – han är en superback". www.expressen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  2. ^ "RELEASE: Blackhawks agree to terms with Boqvist". NHL.com. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Blackhawks sign first-round pick Adam Boqvist to entry-level deal". sportsnet.ca. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  4. ^ Greenfield, Jimmy (5 July 2018). "Blackhawks top pick Adam Boqvist leaving Sweden to play for OHL's London Knights". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  5. ^ Neveau, James (3 November 2019). "Adam Boqvist Scores First Career NHL Goal for Blackhawks". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Blackhawks vs. Ducks - Game Recap - November 3, 2019". ESPN.com. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Blue Jackets acquire Adam Boqvist, two-first round picks for Seth Jones". Columbus Blue Jackets. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Jones traded to Blackhawks by Blue Jackets". NHL.com. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  9. ^ "CBJ sign D Adam Boqvist to three-year extension". NHL.com. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Blue Jackets expected to buy out former first round pick". msn.com. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Adam Boqvist on One-Year Contract". NHL.com. 9 July 2024.

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