Niko Mikkola will be out of the lineup due to an undisclosed injury, creating space for Boqvist to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Boqvist has been limited to only 13 games this season, averaging 12:03 time-on-ice and scoring four points (2G / 2A).
Boqvist began the 2024-25 season with high hopes, lining up on the top powerplay unit for Florida, an experiment that quickly dissipated. The 24-year-old defenseman has been in and out of the lineup for the Panthers, limited to 13 games this season, scoring four points (2G / 2A).
Nate Schmidt will draw back into the Panthers lineup on Monday against the Washington Capitals, resulting in Boqvist returning to a familiar spot as a healthy scratch. Boqvist has only played once in the previous 11 games.
Boqvist has been scratched for 10 straight games but he is expected to replace Nate Schmidt on the third pair on Saturday. Boqvist opened the season on the Panthers' top power-play unit but has picked up just two assists in nine games so far.
Boqvist will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Despite being a constant on a lethal Panthers' top powerplay unit, Boqvist has been limited to only two points (0G / 2A) in nine games this season while averaging a lowly 11:34 time-on-ice.
Boqvist took a puck to the face in the Panthers' season opener and had to leave after just 4:38 TOI. He missed Thursday's game in Ottawa but will be back in the lineup in Buffalo. Boqvist will be one of the Panthers' seven defensemen in the lineup but will serve as the quarterback on their top power-play unit.
Boqvist returned to Florida's morning skate on Thursday but will be out with an upper-body injury after taking a puck high and leaving the Panthers' previous game early. The 24-year-old has battled unfortunate injuries throughout his entire six-year career and will be replaced by Nate Schmidt on Thursday. Head Coach Paul Maurice stated he felt good about Boqvist's return in Florida's next game on Saturday.
Boqvist took a clearing attempt to the face while the Panthers' were on the power play in the first period of Tuesday's game vs. the Bruins. This is a tough break for the often injured Boqvist, who had a great opportunity starting on the Panthers' PP1 to open the season. Aaron Ekblad took over for Boqvist on that unit.
Boqvist was the No.8 overall pick in 2018 and was a key part of the return for Seth Jones in 2021. In three seasons with the Blue Jackets, Boqvist saw his games played decline in each season, most recently posting just 10 points (1G / 9A) in 35 games. With the Panthers, expect him to start in the AHL but be one of the first defensemen called upon when they need reinforcements.
Boqvist was expected to earn $2.6 million in 2024-25 but has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of buyout on Sunday by Columbus. The 23-year-old defender was drafted by Chicago back in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 2018 Draft and was a key piece in the trade which sent Seth Jones to the Blackhawks. Boqvist appeared in 35 games with the Blue Jackets in 2023-24 and had one goal, 10 points, 45 SOG and a -8 plus/minus.
Boqvist left Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators early in the first period after playing only 1:12 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. He managed to record an assist in his limited appearance, snapping a five-game pointless skid. Jake Christiansen was recalled from the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) as a potential replacement.
Boqvist left the game in the first period and was unable to return. We should expect to receive an update on his injury in the coming days.
Boqvist will head to the press box on Thursday as a healthy scratch as Andrew Peeke takes his spot in the Blue Jackets lineup. The 23-year-old offensive defenseman has struggled to catch his footing all season as he's battled multiple injuries which has led to a disappointing one goal, eight points and -8 plus/minus through 28 games this season.
Boqvist has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but is available to play Saturday vs. the Lightning after being activated from IR. Boqvist has yet to fid the back of the net this season, but has seven assists and 23 SOG in 20 games.
Boqvist missed the Blue Jackets' previous three games due to an upper-body after taking a puck high but is likely to return Saturday as Columbus takes on Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old has fought injuries all season which has led to an uninspiring no goals, seven assists, 23 SOG, and a -3 plus/minus in 20 games this season.
