{"time":1788876466617,"blocks":[{"id":"5fQM3OuTrd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Boston Bruins announced on Tuesday morning that the franchise has signed center Fraser Minten to a seven-year, $50.4 million contract. The contract comes out to an annual cap hit of $7.2 million per season."}},{"id":"Y1_xzaZx12","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minten, 22, posted 17 goals and 35 points in 82 games as a rookie for the Bruins. This time one year ago, the questions surrounding Minten were whether or not he'd make Boston's roster outright."}},{"id":"NIrwmcdVVF","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"One outstanding rookie season later, and he's signed to stay in Boston through 2034."}},{"id":"edHo4XljGn","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minten's 17 goals finished tied for fifth on the team, trailing Morgan Geekie, David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha, and the now-Detroit Red Wing Viktor Arvidsson."}},{"id":"I6voRdZSJY","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minten's 35 points were the most by a Bruins rookie since the 2017-18 season, when Danton Heinen and Jake DeBrusk emerged into the NHL."}},{"id":"9s7unDFrZg","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The contract might carry some initial sticker shock, but this could turn out to be a total holy grail of a contract for the Bruins. Leo Carlsson signed a five-year deal worth over $18 million per season earlier this summer."}},{"id":"R84FLKTmMg","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minten, who looked every bit a future top-six center with elite two-way play, can only get better from here. Minten played large stretches of the season anchoring Boston's third line, while also handling big responsibilities on the team's penalty kill."}},{"id":"vRb8AL6hpA","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Bruins initially acquired Minten from the Toronto Maple Leafs, alongside a first-round draft pick that's now slated to be in 2028, in exchange for Brandon Carlo at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline."}},{"id":"co1up-VNWY","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"It's quickly become one of the best trade's of Bruins' General Manager Don Sweeney's career."}},{"id":"fIcnwwEk-f","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Sweeney released a statement through the Bruins' official announcement of the contract."}},{"id":"mtsq60kj","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/0f638d08-b0bb-4c28-9cf3-5c440dd3b593/mp4","caption":"","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/0f638d08-b0bb-4c28-9cf3-5c440dd3b593/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"0f638d08-b0bb-4c28-9cf3-5c440dd3b593","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/0f638d08-b0bb-4c28-9cf3-5c440dd3b593/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/0f638d08-b0bb-4c28-9cf3-5c440dd3b593/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/0f638d08-b0bb-4c28-9cf3-5c440dd3b593/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"nZXCEeVUoA","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"“We are excited to have signed Fraser to a long-term extension,” Sweeney said. “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.”"}},{"id":"fWeyfSrjwt","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Minten won Rookie of the Month in January 2026. After the season, he finished in the Top 10 for the Calder Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top rookie."}},{"id":"DDQ9lIbTWX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"He won NESN’s 7th Player Award as the Bruin who most exceeded fan expectations."}},{"id":"at0HBQMf9N","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Bruins are expected to open training camp next week, with the NHL's regular season starting on September 29, with the Bruins hosting the New York Rangers that night."}}],"version":"2.31.6"}

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