Buckberger, Boston
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Player Origin
Age:
22
Cap Hit:
$0
Born:
Jun. 01, 2003
Expires As:
RFA’28
Birthplace:
CAN
Clause:
ELC
Height:
5'11"
Drafted:
(#-)
Weight:
172 lbs
ELC Age:
22
Waivers Age:
23
Waivers Eligible:
No
Shoots:
Left
Daily Cap Hit:
$0

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Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Don Waddell

Length: 2 years

Value: $2,100,000

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap Percent : -%

Signing Team: Columbus Blue Jackets

Signing Date: Apr. 14, 2026

Boston Buckberger signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets as a free agent. Buckberger is a developing forward who adds organizational depth and long-term upside.

SeasonClauseCap HitCap %AAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2026-27-$1,050,0001.0%$1,050,000-$102,500$922,500$1,025,000$85,000
2027-28-$1,050,0000.9%$1,050,000-$107,500$967,500$1,075,000$85,000
TOTAL$1,050,000-$1,050,000$0$210,000$1,890,000$2,100,000$170,000
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Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2021-22Brooks Bandits591318310.53000.03813279 - 000.04
2022-23Lincoln Stars62936450.73070.0309178 - 060.00
2023-24Univ. of Denver44522270.610320.027 - -
2024-25Univ. of Denver41921300.730300.022 - -
2025-26Univ. of Denver431019290.670320.018 - -
NHL TOTAL00000.00000.0000000.00000.00
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
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