The Florida Panthers have extended center Jesper Boqvist to a two-year contract with a $1.5 million average value. Boqvist has enjoyed a breakout campaign this season. Boqvist has found the back of the net 12 times (career-high) and added 10 helpers (three shot of matching a career-high). The 26-year-old has held a +2 rating with 64 shots on goal, 18 blocked shots, and an impressive 136 hits. This is a strong improvement over the 14 points he tallied during the 2023 season. Over his previous eight contests, Boqvist has tallied two points (both helpers) with a +5 rating. During this span, he has averaged 2.6 hits per game and 1.0 shots on goal per game. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Boqvist to continue to have a role in the Florida bottom-six and carry value in deeper formats that reward hits.
Jesper Boqvist Leads Florida To Victory Over New York
Florida Panthers right wing Jesper Boqvist scored twice during their victory over the New York Rangers on Monday evening. Boqvist gave Florida a lead late in the second frame when he beat Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot. He then got on the scoresheet once again in the final frame, which eventually served as the game-winner. In this contest, he also tallied a season-high four shots on goal. Through 35 games this season, Boqvist has scored seven times and added six helpers. While he has not been a reliable fantasy asset in scoring production, he has logged 79 total hits this season. Boqvist remains a risky play in DFS given his low ice time but could be worth adding in deeper category leagues that score hits, especially if he can continue to raise his offensive production.
Boston Bruins center Jesper Boqvist (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against Florida. The 25-year-old missed the series opener on Monday with an undisclosed injury. Boqvist centers the fourth line for the Bruins and recorded one point with four shots on goal and 22 hits in seven Round 1 games against Toronto. He'll be back on the fourth line on Wednesday with Johnny Beecher and Pat Maroon.
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