ISLANDERS AGREE TO 8 YEAR DEAL WITH NEWLY ACQUIRED HORVAT February 05, 2023 - CBC

The New York Islanders have signed center Bo Horvat to an eight-year contract less than a week after acquiring him in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks.

The team announced the contract Sunday, after their first practice following the all-star break. Horvat's deal is worth $68 million US and carries a $8.5 million salary cap hit through the 2030-31 season.

"I want to get going," Horvat said Saturday after the all-star three-on-three tournament. "That's enough. Let's start playing some games and getting to know the guys. I just want to start playing hockey again."

HORVAT’S HOT START December 06, 2022 - Daily Hive

Bo Horvat has had an incredible start to the 2022-23 NHL season, scoring 20 goals in 26 games played.   

Horvat has scored a goal in 15 of the team’s 26 games so far this season, helping lead the Canucks offensively.   

Horvat and the Canucks will look to win their third straight game tomorrow night as they hit the road to take on the San Jose Sharks. 

Horvat stays hot in Canucks’ win January 13, 2020

Bo Horvat scored two goals last night – including the game-winner – as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Minnesota Wild by a score of 4-1. The Canucks’ captain went on to finish the game with a +2 rating and a game-high, 5 shots on net. The London-native has been in great form of late, registering an impressive 5 goals and 7 assists (12 points) in his last 7 games played.

For more on Horvat, check out the nhl.com story here.

Horvat does it all in Canucks’ victory October 23, 2019

Bo Horvat registered his first career hat trick last night, guiding the Vancouver Canucks to a convincing, 5-2 defeat of the Detroit Red Wings. With his team down 2-0 entering the 3rd period, the Canucks’ captain went to work, tallying 2 goals in just over a minute to tie the game. He consolidated his hat trick later in the period, and would eventually go on to be named the 1^st star of the contest.

For more on Horvat, check out the nhl.com recap here.

Horvat named 1st star in Canucks’ triumph March 19, 2019

Bo Horvat tallied the game-winning goal 16 seconds into overtime last night, as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2. The 23-year-old center finished the game with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist), a 74% faceoff win percentage and a team-high, 5 shots on net. He would later go on to be named the 1^st star of the contest.

For more on Horvat, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Markstrom and Horvat lead Canucks to win December 21, 2018

Jacob Markstrom and Bo Horvat were named the 1^st and 2^nd stars, respectively, last night, as the Vancouver Canucks cruised to a 5-1 defeat of the St. Louis Blues. Markstrom, who has now won six straight starts between the pipes for the Canucks, turned aside 29 of the 30 shots he faced in the contest, including two huge saves late in the 1^st period. Horvat, meanwhile, tallied a goal and an assist in the victory, taking his point total up to 34 (17 goals, 17 assists) for the season.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Horvat explodes in Canucks’ romp November 09, 2018

Bo Horvat put in a dominating performance last night, as the Vancouver Canucks ran away with an 8-5 win versus the Boston Bruins. Named the first star of the contest, the two-way center did a little bit of everything in the win, registering 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists), 4 shots on net, and a +2 rating, while winning 53% of his faceoffs. The London-native is well on his way to his best offensive season to date, with 15 points (9 goals, 6 assists) through his first 17 games.

For more on Horvat and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Horvat named 1st star in Canucks win October 25, 2018

Bo Horvat scored back-to-back goals a minute apart last night, as the Vancouver Canucks came from behind to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights, 3-2. The rising star finished the contest with 2 goals, 3 shots on net, 4 hits, and an impressive 68% face-off win percentage. The two-way center is on pace for a breakout campaign in 2018-19. Through his first 10 games, Horvat has already tallied 7 goals, and has been one of the best faceoff men in the league, winning almost 56% of his draws.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com report here. 

Horvat already embracing leadership role October 02, 2018

Just 23-years-old, Bo Horvat will enter his 5^th season in the NHL as an alternative captain with the Vancouver Canucks. Groomed as the team’s next captain since being drafted back in 2013, the London, Ontario-native has proven to be up to the task, regularly dealing with media off the ice while being the Canucks’ most responsible, two-way forward on it. With another transition season on the horizon for Vancouver in 2018-19, Horvat says he is ready to take on a bigger role in both the dressing room and on the ice. He will be looking to build off 2017-18 that saw him set new highs in goals and plus/minus.

For more on Horvat, keep reading the nationalpost.com article here.  

Horvat growing into an NHL star August 10, 2018

Entering his 5^th NHL season with the Vancouver Canucks, Bo Horvat appears set to become one of the new faces of the franchise. Drafted 9^th overall by the Canucks in 2013, the 23-year-old center has been a model of consistency for the young, up-and-coming club. Known for his reliability and defensive acumen on the ice, Horvat has proven equally adept on the offensive end, tallying 161 points (71 goals, 90 assists) in his first 295 games played.

For more on Horvat, check out the nhl.com article here.  

Horvat helps Canada continue winning run May 11, 2018

Bo Horvat helped Canada win their 3^rd game in a row yesterday, scoring twice in the team’s 5-0 defeat of Norway. Horvat has not looked out of place playing in his first IIHF World Championships, tallying 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 4 games played thus far. The London-native is coming off of an excellent season with the Vancouver Canucks, where he registered a new career-high in goals (22) in just 64 games played.

For more on Horvat, check out the thecanuckway.com post here. 

Horvat comes up big Canucks’ triumph November 08, 2017

Bo Horvat was named the 1^st star last night, scoring the winning goal in the Vancouver Canucks’ 5-3 defeat of the Calgary Flames. The 22-year-old center led all forwards in ice-time (20:57) and finished the game with an impressive 65% faceoff win percentage. The London-native is currently on a 3-game point streak that has seen him tally 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) and a +6 rating.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here. 

Horvat named 3rd star in Canucks’ win October 23, 2017

Bo Horvat tallied 2 points – including an assist on the game-winning goal – as the Vancouver Canucks cruised to a 4-1 defeat of the Detroit Red Wings.  The 22-year-old rising star would finish the contest with a +2 rating and 3 shots on net. The two-way centerman has started the season in fine form, tallying 3 goals, 2 assists and a +3 rating through his first 8 games.

For more on Horvat and last night’s contest, check out the nhl.com article here. 

Horvat signs contract extension with Canucks September 08, 2017

Bo Horvat and the Vancouver Canucks came to terms on a six-year, $33 million contract extension today. The 22-year-old center has steadily improved since being drafted by the Canucks in 2013, culminating with a 20-goal, 52-point season in 2016-17. After leading the Canucks in scoring and being named to his first All-star game last season, the London, Ontario-native is quickly becoming one of Vancouver’s marquee players.

For more on Horvat, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Horvat continues to impress in Canucks’ win February 13, 2017

Bo Horvat recorded his second straight two-point performance last night, as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. The 21-year-old center scored his team-high 17^th goal in the contest, and eventually went on to be named the 2^nd star of the game. The London-native is well on his way to improving on his 40-point breakout season in 2015-16. Through 56 games, he currently leads the Canucks in points with 38 (17 goals, 21 assists), with 6 of those points coming in the last 5 games.

For more on Horvat and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.  

Horvat shines during All-Star weekend January 30, 2017

Bo Horvat made the most of his first All-star game selection, delivering highlights in both the skills competition and the 3-3 tournament. After finishing near the top in the fastest skater competition, the young star was instrumental in the Pacific Division’s 10-3 romp of the Central, tallying 1 goal and 2 assists. In the All-Star Game final, his first period goal temporarily stood up as the winner before the Metropolitan stormed back in the second to claim the championship. He would finish the competition as his team’s top scorer with 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 2 games.

For more on Horvat, keep reading the vancourier.com story here. 

Horvat continues run of form in Canucks win January 03, 2017

Bo Horvat scored his 11^th goal of the year last night, as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche, 3-2. The London-native would eventually go on to be named the 3^rd star of the contest. Drafted 9th overall in 2013, the two-way center has come into his own offensively this season, registering 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) through his first 39 games.  Horvat has been hot of late, tallying a goal and four assists in his last four games.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Horvat continues hot play in Canucks win November 14, 2016

Bo Horvat tallied a goal and an assist last night, as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Dallas Stars by a score of 5-4. The 3^rd year NHL pro has been in an offensive groove of late, registering a goal and 4 assists in his last five games. Drafted 9^th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the London-native is coming off a sophomore season that saw him improve in every offensive category, and with 9 points through 16 games in 2016-17, he is well on his way to setting new career-highs.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Sutter, Horvat lead Canucks to comeback win October 17, 2016

Brandon Sutter and Bo Horvat both scored their respective first goals of the season last night, as the Vancouver Canucks came from behind to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, 4-3. Down 3-0, Horvat put the Canucks on the board with 7:57 left in the 2^nd period. Sutter would eventually be the hero, assisting on Vancouver’s second goal before scoring the overtime winner.  He would go on to be named the first star of the contest.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Horvat leads the way with impressive performance November 03, 2015

Bo Horvat was named the second star of the game last night, as the Vancouver Canucks cruised to a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The sophomore centerman assisted on the Canucks first goal before scoring the winner midway through the second period.  He would finish the game with 3 shots on net and a plus/minus rating of +2.

For more on Horvat and last night’s game, keep reading the theprovince.com article here.