Panthers, D Adam Boqvist agree to 1-year contract

Field Level Media|published: Tue 9th July, 11:17 2024

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks

Feb 17, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

The Florida Panthers agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Boqvist on a one-year contract Tuesday.

The 23-year-old Swede will join his older brother, forward Jesper Boqvist, with the reigning Stanley Cup champions.

Adam Boqvist recorded one goal and nine assists in 35 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023-24.

A first-round pick (eighth overall) by Chicago in 2018, he has 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists) in 209 games with the Blackhawks (2019-21) and Blue Jackets.

Jesper Boqvist, 25, agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Panthers on July 1.

--Field Level Media

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