The Boston Bruins struggled offensively during the 2024-25 NHL season, ranking among the league’s weakest scoring teams, but Morgan Geekie was a standout performer. The 26-year-old right wing delivered a career-best season, netting 33 goals and adding 24 assists over 77 games. Geekie finished second on the team in goals, trailing only David Pastrnak, while no other Bruins player reached more than 17 goals in the same period. This scoring disparity highlights how critical Geekie’s production was for Boston’s offense.
Contract Negotiations for Morgan Geekie Underway
As the Bruins prepare for Geekie to become a restricted free agent in July, reaching a new contract agreement is a priority given the team’s offensive challenges. General manager Don Sweeney shared insights into the negotiation process during a recent pre-draft press conference, indicating ongoing discussions but no immediate resolution.
“There’s been constant communication,” Sweeney told reporters.
“Are we on the doorstep? I don’t think so. But that can change within one phone call. Again, you get in around this time frame, and sometimes you’re tracking on a deal, and you get it done right away, and other times you get sort of pushed to the back burner as to do what everybody else is maybe focused on.”
Doesn’t mean that my attention isn’t on Morgan and being able to close out a deal. We have time in that regard, so I’m not concerned about it.
—Don Sweeney, Boston Bruins General Manager
Potential Arbitration and Financial Flexibility
Sweeney addressed the possibility of arbitration but emphasized that it remains unlikely and unnecessary. He expressed confidence that the Bruins and Geekie will reach an agreement without resorting to arbitration.
I mean, arbitration is impossible for both sides,
Sweeney said.
At the end of the day, we’re going to find a deal, as I said before, whether it’s one (year) or much, much longer. We have zero issues in the fact that we’re going to find a deal (at) some point in time.
Financially, the Bruins are well-positioned to retain Geekie, with roughly $23 million available under the salary cap, according to PuckPedia. This cap space offers considerable room to negotiate a new contract that reflects Geekie’s value to the team.
Geekie’s Value and Future With the Bruins
The Bruins acquired Geekie in the summer of 2023 on a two-year, $4 million contract, which has proven to be one of the best free-agent signings since Sweeney became GM in 2015. Geekie’s scoring surged during his time in Boston, recording 50 goals over two seasons—a 31-goal increase compared to the three previous years from 2020-21 to 2022-23. This substantial improvement underscores Geekie’s development and importance to the Bruins.
Now entering restricted free agency, Geekie is poised to receive a significant raise that matches his on-ice contributions and growing role with the team. Securing a new deal with Geekie will be essential for Boston as they aim to improve their offensive depth moving forward.