Adam Boqvist

Adam Boqvist (born 15 August 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, and Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Boqvist played 15 games with the Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and one season with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

He was drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2018 NHL entry draft. On November 2, 2019, Boqvist made his NHL debut in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Los Angeles Kings. He recorded his first NHL goal in a 3–2 win against the Anaheim Ducks the next day. He played another season and a half with the team.

On 23 July 2021, Boqvist and two first-round picks were traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Seth Jones and the Jackets' 2021 first-round and 2022 sixth-round picks. He signed a signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension to stay with the Blue Jackets. He spent three seasons with the team. On 30 June 2024, he was placed on waivers and his contract was bought out.

On 9 July 2024, Boqvist signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Florida Panthers. During his time with the Panthers, he played alongside Jesper. He was waived from the team after 18 games.

On 31 January 2025, Boqvist was claimed off of waivers by the New York Islanders. On 30 May, he signed a a one-year, $850,000 contract extension to stay with the Islanders.

Personal life
Boqvist also has an older brother named Jesper who also plays in the NHL.

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Category:2000 births
Category:Living people
Category:Chicago Blackhawks players
Category:Columbus Blue Jackets players
Category:Florida Panthers players
Category:New York Islanders players
Category:Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players
Category:Swedish ice hockey defencemen