Geekie's Bruins Deal: Thriving Forward, Defense Needed

0:00For the NHL, it's March 10th, here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Morgan Geeky has become a standout for the Boston Bruins in the 2025-26 season, pushing toward the playoffs. The 27-year-old forward has scored 34 goals and added 23 assists for 57 points so far. Over the last two seasons, he's netted 67 goals and 138 games as a top 6 player, a huge leap from his early NHL days. Earlier this week, the Bruins locked him up with a new 6-year deal worth $5.5 million average annual value, including a no-trade. Claw's starting next season. That keeps him in Boston through 31. He first joined as a free agent in 2023 on a bargain $2 million cap hit and quickly proved his worth. Bruins fans are thrilled with his scoring and playmaking, turning him from a bottom-six guy into a reliable sniper. Coming from limited roles with the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken, where he averaged

1:03just nine minutes a night, he's now thriving on the third. Line with over 17 minutes of ice time per game. But experts warned his hot shooting, 22% last year and 24.1% now, could cool off soon. Just look at Chris Criter, who hit 30 plus goals for three straight seasons before dropping back. He's career shooting follows that age curve, peaking before a likely dip. Meanwhile, with a minus seven rating and some puck giveaways to clean up, Geeky focuses on defense and possession. His overall career stands at 106 goals and 215 points and 394 games across three teams, making him one of Jim Don Swinney's best picks. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Relax deeper. Reset faster. Comfort you can hear. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.