The Bruins locked up one of their young core pieces on Tuesday, agreeing to a seven-year extension with Fraser Minten that runs through the 2033-34 season. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $7.2 million.
Boston made no secret of how it views Minten’s place in the organization. General manager Don Sweeney called the extension a reflection of both the player’s growth and the club’s belief in where things are headed.
“We are excited to have signed Fraser to a long-term extension,” said Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney. “Since joining our organization, Fraser has continued to grow and earn the accelerated trust of his teammates and coaching staff.
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.”
Minten’s 2025-26 season gave the Bruins plenty to justify the investment. He played all 82 games, put up career bests with 17 goals, 18 assists and 35 points, and finished as the NHL’s top rookie in plus-minus at plus-21. He also picked up January’s Rookie of the Month award after piling up eight goals and 14 points, and later won NESN’s 7th Player Award for outplaying expectations.
The contract is a clear bet on what Minten can become next. At $7.2 million per season, that’s a hefty number for a player coming off a 35-point campaign, even with the cap climbing.
Minten, 22, came to Boston in the trade that sent Brandon Carlo to Toronto. That swap has worked out for the Bruins, while Carlo is now with the St.
Louis Blues. Minten was in the final year of his three-year entry-level deal before the extension was announced.
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