The Boston Bruins have locked up Fraser Minten for the long haul, agreeing Tuesday to a seven-year extension worth $50.4 million with a $7.2 million cap hit.
Minten’s new contract won’t kick in until the 2027-28 season, but the deal takes care of a looming bit of business for Boston. The 22-year-old is in the final year of his entry-level contract and had been scheduled to reach restricted free agency in July.
Last season was Minten’s first full NHL campaign, and he made it count. He finished with 17 goals and 35 points across 82 games, good for fifth on the Bruins in goals. He also piled up 142 hits, another fifth-place mark on the team, while his plus-21 rating led all NHL rookies.
His playoff production, though, was quiet. Minten was held without a point in Boston’s six postseason games.
The Bruins originally landed Minten in 2025 from the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of the Brandon Carlo trade.
In a statement, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney praised Minten’s growth and the trust he’s earned inside the organization. "Since joining our organization, Fraser has continued to grow and earn the accelerated trust of his teammates and coaching staff," Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said in a statement. "His hockey sense, competitiveness, responsible two-way game, and offensive growth make him a valuable player for our group.
"This is a mutual long-term commitment that reflects our confidence in Fraser and the important role he will play, as well as Fraser's belief in our team moving forward."
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