Confirmed with Link: Panthers sign D Adam Boqvist, 1yr, 775k

[Gentle Man]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1810664111921058136

Reward us Adam...I cant call him Adam. f*** you Henrique

 

[Chaos2k7]

im bankin on it, look at what we did for OEL

 

[ScottyMascotty]

Looks very Montour-ish

 

[KW]

Judging by the clips, yeah definitely has an offensive bent. Also good on PP?

 

[Beezers Mask]

Can’t complain about this signing or the offseason in general when we take into account that Zito has to deal with the Bob (not his fault) and Knight (his responsibility) contracts.

We have some decent talent to compete for the 4-6 D positions. If Schmidt and Boqvist earn the spots it could allow for some flexibility.

We could go

Mikkola-Boqvist
Schmidt-Kulikov

Or if Boqvist isn’t ready for top 4 minutes

Mikkola-Schmidt
Kulikov-Boqvist

 

[pantherbot]

Boqvist just needs to be healthy and play some games. The guy's had positive reviews and good numbers when healthy. Hasn't had a stable situation through his career.

Basically a free option on a potential high-end puck moving dman. Would be such a Zito thing to solve our long-term RD situation like this if it works out. If it doesn't, we lose nothing.

 

[ShootIt]

Very cool. Love this move.
If he stinks, waive/AHL, if he can find his game we got his RFA rights for a handful more years.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Looks very Montour-ish

Kid has a major league shot

 

[BabyBennettov]

I’m telling you !

Another masterpiece by Zito !!

This kid could be nothing… He could also be 70-points Montouresque pickup… Minus the physicality…

Great great gamble… If it pays off, Adam has ELITE potential !!!

 

[Thewselius]

Actually isn't afraid to take a simple wrist shot unlike Montour

 

[scholl]

I think that if Aaron Ekblad is back after this coming season, it will be on the third pair and for third pairing money. So, I'm guessing he will not be back.

he might come back. Depends on what he wants. A bigger contract somewhere else or an opportunity to finish his career in Florida like Kulikov is doing. Can also be 2nd pair at max $5m AAV. He is only 28 yo.

 

[KW]

I’m absurdly hoping that Aaron will surprise the hell out of everyone and show up in camp in the best shape of his career.

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

Fine with this low risk, high reward. Our defensive structure should help with his deficiencies back there as it has for other pylons.

 

[Ekblast]

I’m absurdly hoping that Aaron will surprise the hell out of everyone and show up in camp in the best shape of his career.

A cone is a shape.

 

[zeroG]

I’m absurdly hoping that Aaron will surprise the hell out of everyone and show up in camp in the best shape of his career.

i'd say it's a virtual certainty.

it is a contract year, after all. but more importantly, he was skating really well at the end of the final. better than he had all year. i think he's going to surprise a lot of people next year.

but back to the topic at hand, i had this crazy thought that we might see boqvist with gus by mid-season. they seem like a natural pairing. might be easier on gus and give ek some more advantageous match-ups. gus and ek on PK1, still tho.

 

[cowboy82nd]

I’m absurdly hoping that Aaron will surprise the hell out of everyone and show up in camp in the best shape of his career.

After a Stanley Cup win??? I think too many parties puts a damper in those plans.

 

[Idiot Stick]

i'd say it's a virtual certainty.

it is a contract year, after all. but more importantly, he was skating really well at the end of the final. better than he had all year. i think he's going to surprise a lot of people next year.

but back to the topic at hand, i had this crazy thought that we might see boqvist with gus by mid-season. they seem like a natural pairing. might be easier on gus and give ek some more advantageous match-ups. gus and ek on PK1, still tho.

easier on gus having a worse defensive partner?
I dont think hes even played top 2 minutes yet

As much as i ragged on ekky that would be a big downgrade

 

[KW]

After a Stanley Cup win??? I think too many parties puts a damper in those plans.

LOL yeah that’s why my qualifier “absurdly”.

 

[Dread Clawz]

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I don't expect him to play in a Cats jersey in 24-25 campaign but I'm more than willing to declare this as another huge win for Zito in front of other fanbases.

Same. He probably won't even play in the playoffs this season, but he'll probably help towards piling up some regular season points for us. It's no risk, so whatever.

 

[zeroG]

easier on gus having a worse defensive partner?
I dont think hes even played top 2 minutes yet

As much as i ragged on ekky that would be a big downgrade

having a more mobile partner, though i'd just said i think ek is going to look great next year so i'm not entirely consistent here