BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have secured young center Fraser Minten with a seven-year, $50.4 million contract extension carrying a $7.2 million annual cap hit, betting the 2022 second-round pick will develop into a star in Boston.
The deal was announced Tuesday, locking up Minten after he arrived in March 2025 as part of the trade that sent defenseman Brandon Carlo to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Originally selected by Toronto in the second round of the 2022 draft, Minten now commits long-term to Boston at $7.2 million per season through the seven-year, $50.4 million extension.
The commitment signals Boston's strategy to build around young talent at center, retaining a player acquired for a veteran blueliner and ensuring cost certainty at a key position. By extending Minten now, the Bruins secure his prime years and avoid future market escalation while banking on his continued development after the switch from Toronto.
With the extension finalized, Boston adds long-term stability to its forward group heading into the new season and training camp. The seven-year term gives the front office a defined core piece to plan around, with Minten expected to take on expanded responsibility as the club evaluates its roster and prepares for upcoming fixtures.