Adam Boqvist
| Adam Boqvist | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Boqvist with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022 | |||
| Born |
15 August 2000 Falun, Sweden | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
New York Islanders Brynäs IF Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Florida Panthers | ||
| NHL draft |
8th overall, 2018 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 2017–present | ||
Adam Boqvist (born 15 August 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Islanders 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 (SHL) 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]
On 30 June 2024, the Blue Jackets placed Boqvist on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout; he successfully cleared and had the final year of his contract bought out, making him an unrestricted free agent. Boqvist had struggled with injuries during his three seasons with the Blue Jackets.[10]
On 9 July 2024, Boqvist signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, joining his older brother, Jesper who had also signed with the Panthers.[11] Adam skated in 18 games for Florida during the 2024-25 season, recording six points.
On 31 January 2025, the New York Islanders claimed Boqvist off waivers from the Panthers.[12] He played the remainder of the season for the Islanders, appearing in 17 games.
On 30 May 2025, the Islanders re-signed Boqvist to a one-year, $850,000 contract extension.[13]
Personal life
Adam's older brother Jesper Boqvist is a centre for the Florida Panthers.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2015–16 | Brynäs IF | J18 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Brynäs IF | J18 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Brynäs IF | J20 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | Brynäs IF | J20 | 25 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 29 | ||
| 2017–18 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | Almtuna IS | Allsv | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | London Knights | OHL | 54 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 6 | ||
| 2019–20 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 15 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 41 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 2020–21 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 35 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 52 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 46 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 35 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | New York Islanders | NHL | 17 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| SHL totals | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| NHL totals | 244 | 27 | 72 | 99 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Sweden | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| IIHF World U18 Championship | ||
| 2018 Russia | ||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sweden | U17 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 2017 | Sweden | U18 | 4th | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | Sweden | IH18 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | Sweden | U18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2019 | Sweden | WJC | 5th | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 28 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 8 | ||||
References
- ^ Nyström, Magnus (21 September 2017). "Passa på att njuta – han är en superback". www.expressen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ "RELEASE: Blackhawks agree to terms with Boqvist". NHL.com. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Blackhawks sign first-round pick Adam Boqvist to entry-level deal". sportsnet.ca. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Neveau, James (3 November 2019). "Adam Boqvist Scores First Career NHL Goal for Blackhawks". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Blackhawks vs. Ducks - Game Recap - November 3, 2019". ESPN.com. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Blue Jackets acquire Adam Boqvist, two-first round picks for Seth Jones". Columbus Blue Jackets. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Jones traded to Blackhawks by Blue Jackets". NHL.com. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "CBJ sign D Adam Boqvist to three-year extension". NHL.com. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Seney, Shane (30 June 2024). "Columbus Blue Jackets to buy out remainder of Adam Boqvist's contract". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Adam Boqvist on One-Year Contract". Florida Panthers. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Islanders Claim Adam Boqvist From Florida". New York Islanders. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Islanders re-sign Kyle Palmieri, Adam Boqvist". Sportsnet. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database