Boqvist agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Florida on Tuesday.
Boqvist becomes the second member of the Panthers' defensive depth to join the club after getting bought out this offseason, though Nate Schmidt figures to play a bigger role for the club. While Boqvist could certainly spend some time in the minors, the club is buying low on a 23-year-old, eighth-overall pick that has 209 games of NHL experience. Whether Boqvist makes the Opening Night roster will depend heavily on his training camp and preseason performance, likely needing to edge out Uvis Balinskis or Tobias Bjornfot for a spot.
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Adam Boqvist: Buyout incoming
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According to CapFriendly, Boqvist (upper body) was placed on unconditional waivers by Columbus on Sunday for the purpose of a contract buyout.
Boqvist had one more season remaining on his three-year, $7.8 million contract. He recorded one goal and 10 points in 35 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign after providing five markers and 24 points across 46 outings in 2022-23. Boqvist sat out the final 16 games this past campaign due to injury, but his placement on unconditional waivers means he has a clean bill of health ahead of the upcoming season.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Won't return for season finale
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Boqvist (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's season finale against the Hurricanes.
Boqvist will miss a 16th straight game to close out the season. He'll finish the year having collected one goal and 10 points through 35 outings in a bottom-four role.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Deemed out indefinitely
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Boqvist (upper body) is considered out indefinitely ahead of Thursday's clash with the Islanders.
Boqvist has already missed the Jackets' last nine contests and could be in danger of being sidelined for the remainder of the season. With just two points in his last 11 outings, the blueliner's continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. David Jiricek figures to jump back into the lineup versus New York and could see a regular role down the stretch.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Still out Saturday
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Boqvist (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday against Pittsburgh, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
It'll be the eighth straight game Boqvist's missed since suffering the injury on March 14. A timetable for his return remains unclear. The 23-year-old blueliner has a goal and 10 points in 35 games this season. Jake Christiansen will likely remain in the lineup while Boqvist is out.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Unavailable Thursday
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Boqvist (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh.
Boqvist will miss a seventh straight contest due to the injury. He has a goal and 10 points in 35 appearances in 2023-24. Jake Christiansen is projected to remain in the lineup Thursday due to Boqvist's absence.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Not in lineup Tuesday
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Boqvist (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Coyotes, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Boqvist will miss his sixth straight game with the injury. His ongoing absence has allowed Jake Christiansen to maintain a bottom-four role in the lineup. The Blue Jackets' road trip ends Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Not playing Saturday
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Boqvist (upper body) is not in the lineup Saturday versus the Golden Knights, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
There are no changes in the Blue Jackets' skaters from Friday's game versus Colorado. Boqvist will miss his fifth straight contest, and there's been no update regarding his timeline to return. The Blue Jackets' next game is Tuesday versus the Coyotes.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Unavailable Friday
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Boqvist (upper body) isn't expected to play Friday versus Colorado.
Boqvist also missed the Blue Jackets' previous three contests. He has a goal and 10 points in 35 outings in 2023-24. Jake Christiansen is projected to remain in the lineup Friday due to Boqvist's continued absence.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Out Tuesday
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Boqvist (upper body) won't play Tuesday on the road against Detroit, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
Boqvist will miss his third straight game Tuesday. The 23-year-old has recorded one goal and nine assists in 35 appearances his season. He will look to return Friday when Columbus continues its road trip in Vegas.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Unavailable Sunday
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Boqvist (upper body) won't play Sunday against Winnipeg, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
Boqvist will miss his second straight contest. He has supplied one goal, nine assists, 45 shots on net and 42 blocked shots across 35 appearances this season. Jake Christiansen will be in the lineup again Sunday due to Boqvist's absence.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Out Saturday
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Boqvist (upper body) is unavailable Saturday against San Jose, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Boqvist will miss at least one game after being injured in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Ottawa. The 23-year-old blueliner has one goal and 10 points in 35 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jake Christiansen.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Exits Thursday's game
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Boqvist sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Senators, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Boqvist was hurt on a hit in the first period and ruled out prior to the first intermission, which is not encouraging. The 23-year-old defenseman has already missed significant time with upper body and shoulder injuries this season and in his career. The Blue Jackets' next game is Saturday versus the Sharks, but it's safe to assume the team won't rush Boqvist back given its poor position in the standings.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Nets first goal of campaign
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Boqvist scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.
Boqvist's second-period tally got the Blue Jackets on the board, but that was all Cam Talbot would give up. The 23-year-old Boqvist snapped a six-game point drought with the goal, his first of the season. He's up to eight points, 30 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 24 appearances in what's been another injury-riddled campaign. While he often sees first-pairing minutes at even strength, his point production is too low to have much utility in fantasy.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Activated Saturday
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Boqvist (upper body) was activated from injured reserve on Saturday.
Boqvist, who missed the past three games, is expected to line up alongside Zach Werenski on the first pairing against Tampa Bay on Saturday. The 23-year-old Boqvist has seven assists and 27 blocked shots in 20 games this season. He should also see some power-play time on the second unit.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Lands on IR
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Boqvist (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Boqvist was hit by a puck when he was on the bench in Thursday's 5-2 win over Calgary. He won't be eligible to return until at least Feb. 10 against Tampa Bay. Boqvist has seven assists, 23 shots on goal and 27 blocked shots in 20 outings this season. Andrew Peeke or Nick Blankenburg, who was recalled from AHL Cleveland in a corresponding move, could see playing time in Boqvist's absence over the next three contests.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Struck by puck on bench
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Boqvist (upper body) didn't return to Thursday's game after he was struck by a puck while sitting on the bench, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Boqvist was bleeding after getting struck. He saw 16:36 of ice time in a top-pairing role before exiting Thursday, adding three shots on net and a plus-1 rating. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game in Vancouver.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Dealing with illness
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Boqvist (illness) was not able to participate in practice Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Boqvist still could be available to play Tuesday versus Edmonton. He has compiled seven assists, 20 shots on goal and 26 blocked shots in 18 outings this season. If Boqvist can't play Tuesday, David Jiricek will probably fill in on the blue line.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Ready to play Saturday
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Per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch, coach Pascal Vincent said Friday that Boqvist (shoulder) is "good to go" for Saturday's game versus Minnesota.
The defenseman has been out of action for a month -- he last played versus LA on Dec. 5. Boqvist has three assists in 13 games this season. Boqvist will need to be activated from injured reserve in order to return to action, so look for Jake Christiansen to get sent back to the AHL in a corresponding move.
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Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist: Practicing Wednesday
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Boqvist (shoulder) practiced with the team for the first time Wednesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Boqvist had been skating independently but seems to have taken the next step in his recovery. Barring any setbacks, the 23-year-old blueliner could return to the lineup against either Philadelphia or Minnesota on Thursday or Saturday, respectively. Whenever he does return, it will likely mean Jake Christiansen gets sent back to the minors.