"Not many people considered Geekie a goal scorer, not even the player himself, for the first few years of his career. But then he scored 50 goals in the calendar year of 2025 and signed a six-year, $33 million contract in the midst of that run. The perception of who he is as a player changed dramatically in a relatively short period of time."
"He just told me to take it easy and it will come eventually. It was all lighthearted, but he cares a lot and he wants me to produce and wants what's best for the team, so however I can do that is what he's looking for."
"I think that was maybe an identity I took on the last year or so, so to have someone of his stature and what he's accomplished here kind of relate to me a little, I was able to take a deep breath and rest."
Morgan Geekie entered the game still the Bruins' leading goal scorer with 26 goals but had gone 12 games without a goal. Team president Cam Neely visited the dressing room, questioned routine changes like tape color, and advised Geekie to take it easy and let goals come naturally. Geekie responded with two goals, including the late game-winner against the Canadiens. Geekie scored 50 goals in the 2025 calendar year and earned a six-year, $33 million contract, shifting perceptions of him from a non-scoring player to a recognized goal scorer. The Neely interaction helped Geekie relax and regain confidence.
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