Bruins’ Geekie Deal Is One of NHL’s Best Bargains – A Game-Changer for Boston
Morgan Geekie’s contract is one of the best values in the NHL. The 27-year-old signed a six-year, $33 million extension in June, giving him a $5.5 million cap hit through 2031. Coming off far and away his best season, scoring 33 goals and 57 points in 77 games, the deal looked team-friendly for the Bruins. There was some risk in committing long-term, given how much of an outlier the season appeared to be, but the cap hit was still more than reasonable, even if his numbers regressed.
Nineteen games into the first season of this deal, Geekie hasn’t regressed at all. In fact, he’s actually outpacing last year by a wide margin. With 12 goals and 18 points, he’s projected to score roughly 52 goals and 78 points over an 82-game season. If general manager Don Sweeney felt good about the extension based on last season’s production, he must be over the moon at the way this season has unfolded.
Geekie’s Production Already Outpacing Contract
At $5.5 million, Geekie’s current pace is giving the Bruins clear top-line output at a mid-range cap number. In a salary-capped league, deals like this are rare and give the Bruins room to invest elsewhere in the long term. Team-friendly deals when resigning players have become somewhat of the norm for Sweeney throughout his tenure as the team’s general manager and it’s allowed the Bruins to maintain a competitive level throughout the majority of his time in Boston.
Realistically, Geekie probably won’t maintain this torrid pace over the course of the entire season. That said, he is playing across from David Pastrnak who has been one of the most dominant forwards in the entire NHL for the majority of his career. It’s not out of the realm of possibility for both players to maintain this pace and be complete difference makers for the Bruins the rest of the way.
The number that looks particularly high for Geekie this season is his 26.1% shooting percentage. Though that number looks unsustainable at first glance, it’s important to note that he had a 22% shooting percentage last season, which was a jump from his 13.1% from the season prior. While the number keeps rising, the fact that he was able to sustain such a high mark last season means that this season’s mark maintaining its level throughout the season isn’t impossible.
Comparing Geekie to NHL Goal-Scoring Peers
When you compare Geekie’s $5.5 million cap hit to other forwards producing similar goal totals, the value becomes clear: Nathan MacKinnon ($12.6M), Martin Necas (newly signed $11.5M), Leon Draisaitl ($14M), Bo Horvat ($8.5M), Cole Caufield ($7.85M), Pastrnak ($11.25M), Sidney Crosby ($8.7M), and rising star Wyatt Johnson ($8.4M). All of these players are in the same goal-scoring neighborhood as Geekie, yet the Bruins are paying significantly less for someone producing at a comparable level.
Other players with the same or higher goal totals have either yet to sign extensions, such as Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson, and Kiefer Sherwood, or are at the tail end of their careers with friendlier cap hits, like John Tavares and Brad Marchand. For the production Geekie has delivered, his contract ranks as one of the biggest steals in the NHL.
Geekie and Pastrnak’s Immediate Chemistry
Playing alongside Pastrnak has obviously made things easier for Geekie, but it’s also not fair to just call him a passenger at this point. Nobody in the world is going to look at the Bruins and say that Geekie and Pastrnak are the same caliber of player, but it’s also not fair to say anyone could produce the way Geekie has, dating back to last season. Geekie’s skillset complements Pastrnak’s in a very big way. Ultimately, when a player with legitimate finishing talent gets to play next to a top-three goal scorer in the league, it’s not surprising that the results look amplified.
The Bruins have also put a lot more trust in Geekie since his first season with the team. His average ice time has increased every season since signing with the Bruins back in 2023. His first season saw him average 15:25 of ice time over 76 games. The number jumped to 16:55 of ice time last season, and it’s gone up again this season to 18:05 minutes per game. This increased ice time, including nearly 70% offensive-zone starts over the past two seasons, has allowed Geekie and Pastrnak to feast and there’s no indication this will be changing any time soon.
The Bruins are currently tied with the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators with 22 points apiece in the Atlantic Division, though the Bruins have played one more game than the Senators and two more than the Canadiens. Still, this season has gone better than anyone could have expected of the Bruins, especially after a six-game losing streak created some difficult conversations. The team has bounced back since then and Geekie has been as important a cog in the machine as anybody else on the roster. His contract should only increase in value as the NHL’s salary cap continues to increase, putting the Bruins in good shape when other young players require extensions in the future.
Colts’ quarterback shuffle: Daniel Jones’ rise sparks new Anthony Richardson rumor
Indianapolis, IN — A Quarterback Controversy that Could Define a Dynasty
The Indianapolis Colts are humming along with a commanding 8-2 record, sitting atop the AFC South with a two-game lead, and currently holding the No. 1 seed in the AFC. While the season is far from over and seeding could change dramatically in the coming weeks, one thing is clear: the Colts have found something special this season. And much of that success can be attributed to a decision that seemed risky at the time—choosing Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback over the much-hyped Anthony Richardson.
Entering the 2025 season, the Colts were facing what many believed could be a major landmine in terms of quarterback play. Richardson, the team’s 2023 first-round draft pick, had experience in Shane Steichen’s system after playing under him for two years. With all eyes on Richardson as the next great hope for the Colts, it seemed like the most logical move to hand him the reins as QB1. But Indianapolis made a bolder decision.
The Bold Decision to Start Daniel Jones
Instead of going with Richardson, the Colts took a chance on Daniel Jones, whose career had been marked by struggles in New York with the Giants and a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings that didn’t leave a lasting impression. Jones had flamed out in New York, failing to live up to the potential that had once made him a first-round pick in 2019. But Indianapolis saw something in Jones that could work in their favor.
Through 10 games in 2025, it’s clear that the Colts made the right choice. Jones has been nothing short of terrific, showcasing poise, leadership, and a level of consistency that has allowed the Colts to thrive. He has breathed new life into a team that had been in search of stability at the quarterback position for years. His solid play has led Indianapolis to a top spot in the AFC, and while the season has a long way to go, the future is looking bright for the Colts with Jones at the helm.
The Anthony Richardson Dilemma: Could He Be on the Move?
Of course, the question remains: what about Richardson? His future in Indianapolis is now uncertain, and the Colts face a significant decision next offseason with the fifth-year option on his contract for 2027 looming. The speculation around Richardson’s future has already begun, and some analysts, like Billy Heyen of the Sporting News, suggest that Richardson could be traded sooner rather than later.
One potential scenario is a trade to the Carolina Panthers, where Richardson would join another former high-profile 2023 draft pick, Bryce Young. The Panthers’ decision to stick with Young as their starter despite his lackluster performance has drawn criticism, much like Richardson’s struggles in Indianapolis. Young has started 37 games over three seasons for Carolina, but his record of 11-26, combined with a quarterback rating of just 77.8 and a troubling 37-26 touchdown-to-interception ratio, has led some to question his future as the Panthers' QB1. Could Richardson be the answer in Carolina? Some think a change of scenery might be just what both quarterbacks need, but at this point, Richardson’s future in Indianapolis appears increasingly uncertain.
The Long-Term Vision for the Colts
For Colts fans, however, the uncertainty surrounding Richardson’s future isn’t a major concern. Indianapolis has found its long-term quarterback in Daniel Jones, and that should equate to sustained success for years to come. While the Colts' decision to start Jones over Richardson raised some eyebrows at first, it’s clear that the team’s leadership saw something in Jones that many others had overlooked. His ability to manage the offense, avoid mistakes, and make crucial throws when needed has allowed the Colts to remain atop the AFC South and firmly in the playoff hunt.
Whether Richardson stays in Indianapolis or moves on to another team, the Colts have made a decisive step forward in securing their quarterback situation. With Jones leading the way, Indianapolis looks poised to build a new era of success, one that could lead to long-term dominance in the AFC. And while the quarterback controversy around Richardson might continue to swirl, the Colts are content knowing they have found their man under center.
