Bruins in danger of losing breakout star as offer sheet threat emerges

Morgan Geekie’s 33-goal explosion has teams circling ahead of free agency, putting pressure on the Bruins to finalize a deal before an offer sheet shifts the narrative.

Geekie went from trade candidate to breakout star in 2025

It’s easy to forget how rocky things started for Morgan Geekie this season.

He was scratched early on, his ice time was limited, and trade rumors were already swirling.

At one point, fans were convinced he wouldn’t last the year in Boston.

But the second half of the season told a very different story.

Once 2025 hit, Geekie turned a corner, and quickly.

His connection with David Pastrnak clicked, and suddenly the 26-year-old was one of Boston’s most reliable scoring threats. He finished the year with 33 goals, 24 assists, and 57 points, despite averaging just 16:55 of ice time per game.

That stretch run wasn’t just impressive. It was defining.

Bruins in ongoing talks, but offer sheet risk grows 

Geekie is now a restricted free agent, and that status has fueled speculation around a potential offer sheet.

His breakout season, age, and position make him a rare commodity, exactly the kind of player other teams might target.

GM Don Sweeney, however, isn’t showing any outward signs of urgency.

We’ve been in constant communication with Morgan’s camp since the time the season ended.

I have no issues with the timeline of our discussions.

We’d like to get it done.

We know that it’s going to be somewhere between a one- and an eight-year deal.

How’s that?

he told Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.

That range may be wide, but it shows Boston is flexible and serious about keeping Geekie in black and gold.

What geekie could cost, and why teams are watching 

Morgan Geekie’s next deal projects at around four years with a $6.59 million AAV.

That figure puts him in the sweet spot: affordable for a proven 30-goal scorer, and tempting enough for a team looking to force Boston’s hand.

Offer sheets aren’t common, but they’re not impossible. When a player hits his stride at the right time, and still has upside left, teams take notice.

Geekie checks all those boxes. And the Bruins know it.

Chemistry with Pastrnak could be the difference

It wasn’t just about the goals. Geekie’s ability to thrive alongside Pastrnak gave the Bruins a secondary scoring option that changed the way teams defended them.

His emergence added depth, balance, and flexibility, something Boston lacked early in the year.

He also proved he can adapt under pressure and win trust after a slow start. That kind of growth matters, especially in a system like Boston’s where roles shift quickly.

Re-signing him isn’t just about locking up goals. It’s about holding onto chemistry, momentum, and a key piece of a forward group still evolving.

The Bruins appear committed. But if a rival team steps up with an offer, this situation could get complicated, fast.