The Florida Panthers signed defenseman Adam Boqvist to a one-year, two-way contract on Tuesday, just over a week after his buyout by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Blue Jackets parted ways with the 23-year-old defenseman as he was about to enter the final season of his three-year, $7.8 million contract. The buyout results in a $66,666 cap charge for Columbus this season and a more significant $533,334 cap charge in 2025-26.
Florida also signed Adam’s older brother, Jesper Boqvist, to a one-year deal on July 1.
The 6-foot defenseman recorded one goal and 10 points in 35 games last season.
Boqvist was selected eighth overall in the 2018 draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He made his NHL debut with Chicago in the 2019-20 season, posting four goals and 13 points in 41 games.
He was traded to the Blue Jackets in 2021 as part of the return for Seth Jones. In 209 career games between Columbus and Chicago, Boqvist has accumulated 23 goals and 85 points.
