Boqvist made his
Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut with
Brynäs IF on 21 September 2017. Following the
2018 NHL entry draft, where he was selected eight overall, Boqvist signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the
Chicago Blackhawks. On 5 July 2018, the
London Knights of the
Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced that Boqvist would join the team for the
2018–19 season. Boqvist scored his first NHL career goal in a 3–2 win over the
Anaheim Ducks on 3 November 2019. On 23 July 2021, Boqvist, along with multiple draft picks, was traded to the
Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for
Seth Jones and multiple draft picks. On 6 July 2022, Boqvist signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets. On 30 June 2024, the Blue Jackets placed Boqvist on unconditional waivers for a buyout; he successfully cleared and had the final year of his contract bought out, making him an
unrestricted free agent. Boqvist had struggled with injuries during his three seasons with the Blue Jackets. On 9 July 2024, Boqvist signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the
Florida Panthers, joining his older brother,
Jesper who had also signed with the Panthers. Adam skated in 18 games for Florida during the
2024–25 season, recording six points. On 31 January 2025, the
New York Islanders claimed Boqvist off waivers from the Panthers. He played the remainder of the season for the Islanders, appearing in 17 games. On 30 May 2025, the Islanders re-signed Boqvist to a one-year, $850,000 contract extension. ==Personal life==