Recently, while talking to the Boston Herald's Steve Conroy, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney made it clear that he is working hard to re-sign forward Morgan Geekie.
"We've been in constant communication with Morgan's camp since the time the season ended," Sweeney said regarding Geekie. "I have no issues with the timeline of discussions. We'd like to get it done. We know that it's going to somewhere between a one-year and an eight-year deal. How's that?"
With this, it is clear that Sweeney's goal is to keep Geekie in Boston. However, the Bruins GM still has another choice to make when it comes to No. 39, and that is how much term (years) he wants to give the 6-foot-3 forward on his next deal.
The Case For Signing Geekie To A Long-Term Deal
After an excellent 2024-25 season, it would be understandable if the Bruins wanted to lock up Geekie on a long-term deal. He blossomed into an important piece of Boston's roster this season, setting new career highs with 33 goals and 57 points in 77 games. He also only got better as the campaign rolled on, posting 11 goals and 22 points in his final 14 contests of the season.
Geekie also showed this season that he works excellently playing with Bruins superstar David Pastrnak. The duo was dominant playing on a line together, so it certainly could be smart to keep the Stratclair, Manitoba native in Boston for several years, rather than a short-term deal.
Another important thing to note is that Geekie is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent starting after next season. Thus, if they were to give him a one- to three-year deal, they would run the risk of losing him in free agency sooner once it expires.
The Case For Signing Geekie To Bridge Deal
While there are some clear reasons for the Bruins to give Geekie a long-term contract, a bridge deal could also make sense. It's no secret that Geekie has earned himself a raise after his career year, but he has never produced this much offensively in any other season he has had. Thus, there could be a risk of him seeing his production dropping back down a bit next season, which would be rough if Boston gives him a five- to eight-year contract.
Overall, a bridge deal for Geekie would be less risky financially than a long-term contract for the Bruins. However, the Bruins would also run the risk of losing him as a UFA sooner, so a bridge deal would come with its potential challenges as well.
Nevertheless, it is going to be fascinating to see what Geekie's next deal with the Bruins looks like. Do you think the Bruins should sign him to a long-term contract or a bridge deal? Let your thoughts be known in the comments.
