The Boston Bruins have made several moves so far this off-season. Besides bringing in plenty of new players, they also re-signed some of their important players.
Defenseman Mason Lohrei is one of the most notable restricted free agents (RFAs) got signed to a new contract, as they inked the 6-foot-5 defenseman to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.2 million. Getting Lohrei re-signed was a top priority for the Bruins, and this move undoubtedly has the potential to be a very good one for the Bruins.
Lohrei has shown promise early on in his career, and this was the case during the 2024-25 season. In 77 games on the year, he scored five goals and led all Bruins defenseman with 28 assists and 33 points. While he struggled defensively this past season, Lohrei's offensive production is very encouraging, so getting him signed to this bridge deal is a solid move for Boston.
With Lohrei being only 24 years old and completing just his second season with the Bruins, there is no question that he can still hit a new level as he continues to adjust to the NHL. The prospect of him becoming a legitimate top-four, offensive defenseman is there, and the Bruins will be hoping he can cement himself as just that after landing this bridge deal.
Overall, it is hard not to like this deal for the Bruins. They re-signed Lohrei at an affordable cap hit, and he is a prime breakout candidate moving forward. It will be intriguing to see what kind of year he puts together in 2025-26, but the possibility of him hitting the 40-point mark should not be ruled out.
Don Sweeney Deserves Massive Props For Great Bruins Trade
With the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> performing far below expectations this past season, general manager Don Sweeney blew up the team's roster at the trade deadline. Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo, Trent Frederic, and Charlie Coyle were among the players that Sweeney traded to spark a new era in Bruins hockey.
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