Claimed off waivers: Adam Boqvist's fate with the New York Rangers was just confirmed
Former 8th overall pick Adam Boqvist's fate has just been confirmed with the New York Rangers organization following this latest development.
The New York Rangers have been having a rough season, leaving GM Chris Drury to try and fill in some gaps by adding recently signing Will Borgen to a lengthy contract extension.
However, there are still gaps within the Rangers lineup and one player who could have added some depth to the lineup is former 8th overall pick, Adam Boqvist who was waived by the Panthers on Thursday, after only skating in 18 games for the team and posting 6 points( 2 G, 4 A).
Boqvist signed with the Panthers during free agency for one year and is only earning $775K.
However, recent reports have surfaced on Friday evening confirming Boqvist's fate with the Rangers. As NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Rangers divisional rivals, the New York Islanders have claimed the former 8th overall pick off the waiver wire.
Islanders Transaction: The New York Islanders have claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
Isaiah George has been returned on loan to Bridgeport.
Another missed opportunity from Chris Drury and the Rangers as they let a really affordable player slip away and sign with a different team. Someone who could have provided the team with some playoff experience.
Do you think GM Chris Drury should have claimed Adam Boqvist off waivers? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to NY Rangers Insider for the latest news and updates on the New York Rangers.
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JANVIER 31 | 977 ANSWERS Claimed off waivers: Adam Boqvist's fate with the New York Rangers was just confirmed Do you think Chris Drury should have claimed Adam Boqvist off waivers? |
Yes | 585 | 59.9 % |
No | 392 | 40.1 % |
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