Fraser Minten, the 22‑year‑old forward who burst onto the scene during the 2025‑26 NHL season, has signed a seven‑year contract extension with the Boston Bruins that will run through the 2033‑34 season and carry a $7.2 million cap hit each year.
A Rookie’s Breakout Season
Minten’s breakout year saw him appear in all 82 games, posting a career‑high 17 goals, 18 assists and 35 points, the most by a Bruins rookie since the 2017‑18 campaign.
His performance placed him fifth among Boston skaters in hits (142) and takeaways (27), while his +21 plus‑minus ranked second on the roster and stood as the best among NHL rookie skaters, underscoring his two‑way impact.
The Bruins acquired Minten in March 2025 from the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending defenseman Brandon Carlo to Toronto in exchange for the forward and a package of draft picks, a move that cemented his role as a cornerstone of Boston’s forward group.
Prior to his Boston tenure, Minten had logged 107 NHL games with both Toronto and Boston, compiling 40 points (20 goals, 20 assists) and a +16 rating, and he was originally selected by Toronto in the second round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, 38th overall.
His achievements were recognized league‑wide, earning him the NHL Rookie of the Month honor for January 2026 and the NESN’s 7th Player Award for the 2025‑26 season, both testaments to his rapid rise and fan popularity.