Adam Boqvist Claimed by Metropolitan Team
The Florida Panthers cut bait on 24-year-old defenseman Adam Boqvist on Thursday, placing him on waivers. Now, for the second time this week, the New York Islanders have added a young blueliner with upside, by claiming Boqvist.
Islanders Transaction: The New York Islanders have claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers from the Florida Panthers. Isaiah George has been returned on loan to Bridgeport.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January 31, 2025
The former 8th overall pick in the NHL Draft (2018), Boqvist signed a minimum $775,000 one-year deal with the Panthers as a free agent last summer, and they were hoping the youngster could begin to reach his potential after three injury-riddled seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he was never able to play in more than 52 games in a season.
But he got into just 18 games with the Panthers, recording six points and a plus/minus rating of minus-4. He was a healthy scratch for almost the entire month of January.
The Isles also acquired defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues earlier in the week, and now will give a chance to another young d-man looking to make their mark in the NHL.
Lou cannot stop making these moves!#Isles claim 24-year old D Adam Boqvist off waivers.
— Isles Den (@IslesDen) January 31, 2025
Another chance on a young player. This season is becoming so much fun man.
Let’s rock.
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