Islanders claim Boqvist off waivers from Panthers

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Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) and Florida Panthers defenseman Adam Boqvist (34) go after the puck during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game. (Marta Lavandier/AP)
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) and Florida Panthers defenseman Adam Boqvist (34) go after the puck during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game. (Marta Lavandier/AP)

The New York Islanders have claimed defenceman Adam Boqvist on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

In 18 games this season, the 24-year-old has two goals and six points for the Panthers.

Boqvist joined Florida this past off-season on a one-year $775,000 deal.

The Islanders have been banged up on the blue line this season with Noah Dobson, Ryan Pulock, and Mike Reilly sidelined with long-term injuries

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