Adam Boqvist

Adam Boqvist (born 15 August 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected eighth overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2018 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Boqvist made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut with Brynäs IF on 21 September 2017.

Following the 2018 NHL entry draft, where he was selected eight overall, Boqvist signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. On 5 July 2018, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced that Boqvist would join the team for the 2018–19 season. Boqvist scored his first NHL career goal in a 3–2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on 3 November 2019.

On 23 July 2021, Boqvist, along with multiple draft picks, was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Seth Jones and multiple draft picks. On 6 July 2022, Boqvist signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets.

On 30 June 2024, the Blue Jackets placed Boqvist on unconditional waivers for a buyout; he successfully cleared and had the final year of his contract bought out, making him an unrestricted free agent. Boqvist had struggled with injuries during his three seasons with the Blue Jackets.

On 9 July 2024, Boqvist signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, joining his older brother, Jesper who had also signed with the Panthers. Adam skated in 18 games for Florida during the 2024–25 season, recording six points.

On 31 January 2025, the New York Islanders claimed Boqvist off waivers from the Panthers. He played the remainder of the season for the Islanders, appearing in 17 games.

On 30 May 2025, the Islanders re-signed Boqvist to a one-year, $850,000 contract extension.

Personal life Adam's older brother Jesper Boqvist is a centre for the Florida Panthers.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2015–16 Brynäs IF J18 17 3 6 9 2 — — — — — 2016–17 Brynäs IF J18 8 8 6 14 2 — — — — — 2016–17 Brynäs IF J20 18 4 12 16 10 2 0 0 0 0 2017–18 Brynäs IF J20 25 14 10 24 18 3 3 2 5 29 2017–18 Brynäs IF SHL 15 0 1 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 2017–18 Almtuna IS Allsv 7 0 2 2 2 — — — — — 2018–19 London Knights OHL 54 20 40 60 12 11 10 3 13 6 2019–20 Rockford IceHogs AHL 15 1 5 6 10 — — — — — 2019–20 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 41 4 9 13 6 8 0 0 0 4 2020–21 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 35 2 14 16 14 — — — — — 2021–22 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 52 11 11 22 12 — — — — — 2022–23 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 46 5 19 24 8 — — — — — 2023–24 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 35 1 9 10 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Florida Panthers NHL 18 2 4 6 6 — — — — — 2024–25 New York Islanders NHL 17 2 6 8 4 — — — — — 2025–26 New York Islanders NHL 28 0 4 4 8 — — — — —SHL totals 15 0 1 1 4 3 0 0 0 0NHL totals 272 27 76 103 58 8 0 0 0 4

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2016 Sweden U17 6 4 0 4 6 2017 Sweden U18 4th 6 0 0 0 0 2017 Sweden IH18 5 1 7 8 0 2018 Sweden U18 6 3 3 6 2 2019 Sweden WJC 5th 5 1 3 4 0Junior totals 28 9 13 22 8