Waived: [CBJ] D Adam Boqvist placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets for the purpose of buyout

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I'd like sens to sign him.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

Would love to see the Flames take a flyer on Boqvist or Brannstrom

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

He can move the puck and he's got an elite writer but he's not a good skater he's weak on the puck and he's made out of glass. Hope it works out well for him but I don't think it does.

 

[stevo61]

This past summer felt like the 1st time he really took offseason training serious and still struggled staying healthy. I think hes headed in the right direction though, if whoever signs him actually uses him to his strengths they wont be disappointed

 

[nergish]

Gotta think Swedish Chef Allvin in Vancouver will be all over this

 

[Pengu]

Forsling 2.0

 

[BusQuets]

Forsling 2.0

As a defensemen they are polar opposite though. Forsling is one of the best at defense while Boqvist is more of a offensive defenseman.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

As a defensemen they are polar opposite though. Forsling is one of the best at defense while Boqvist is more of a offensive defenseman.

Boqvist about to become a top pairing offensive rhd soon.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

Does this make that Seth Jones trade look a little better for Chicago?

Didn't think so!

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Boqvist about to become a top pairing offensive rhd soon.

All he needs is to be signed by the Habs

 

[Troublesome 85]

Whats funny is I just gave him 8M on NHL lol

 

[Viqsi]

How To Make Boqvist Useful:

1. Pair him with a shutdown guy.
2. Give him #1 minutes on the power play.
3. Pray that he isn't injured further.

We'd sometimes do #2 (particularly when Werenski was out), but our prayers in #3 were never answered, and we didn't have enough shutdown guys to do #1. Get a better fit and some injury luck and he should be a useful contributor.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

How To Make Boqvist Useful:

1. Pair him with a shutdown guy.
2. Give him #1 minutes on the power play.
3. Pray that he isn't injured further.

We'd sometimes do #2 (particularly when Werenski was out), but our prayers in #3 were never answered, and we didn't have enough shutdown guys to do #1. Get a better fit and some injury luck and he should be a useful contributor.

Really want Sens to take a look with him then. Reunite Zub with Chabot, and run Sanderson-Boqvist.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Whats funny is I just gave him 8M on NHL lol

funny or uninteresting? you be the judge

 

[Troublesome 85]

funny or uninteresting? you be the judge

Funny cuz of how NHL ranks players

 

[PenguinSuitedUp]

Why do the Blue Jackets need to buy this guy out? Don’t they have like $20M in cap space?

 

[T_Cage]

He'd a youngish RHD, which is in enoigh demand that he will get a shot with SOMEONE, but I'd be hesitant to give him more than a 1M 'prove it' contract

 

[3074326]

Why do the Blue Jackets need to buy this guy out? Don’t they have like $20M in cap space?

I think they want to fix their defense. They're letting go of the guys who aren't strong back there. Boqvist, Bean and Nylander all on the outs. I think Boqvist can find a nice situation and flourish (if healthy - which is an issue).

 

[StreetHawk]

I think they want to fix their defense. They're letting go of the guys who aren't strong back there. Boqvist, Bean and Nylander all on the outs. I think Boqvist can find a nice situation and flourish (if healthy - which is an issue).

Plus it gives the kid a chance to figure it out elsewhere. I’m sure Waddell called around but seems like no takers at a $1.3 mill cap hit and $1.6 mill salary.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Drafting a small dman who’s greatest asset is his wrister is a risky proposition

 

[Seanaconda]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807444894723535321

Yep, a cap credit since it's an under 26 buyout at 1/3.

Do they give cap credits ? I thought they didn't give to the Oilers

 

[zar]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807444894723535321

Yep, a cap credit since it's an under 26 buyout at 1/3.

I thought cap credits were allowed. ???

 

[ChompChomp]

Interesting. I hope the Sharks inquire. We could use a RHD and I liked him as a prospect.

They can (And maybe should) just claim him. He'll automatically be a Shark.

 

[Marioesque]

Forsling 2.0

Offensively he could carve out a career but defensively not a Forsling.

 

[Boyon90]

Leafs seem to be moving on from Liljegren and need an offensive 3rd pair RHD, could be fit

what? they just signed him 2 years 6M