Fraser Minten, the 22-year-old forward who burst onto the scene as a rookie, has locked in a seven-year, $50.4 million contract with the Boston Bruins, cementing his future with the franchise beyond the upcoming season.
Career Highlights
The 2025-26 campaign marked a personal breakthrough, as Minten posted career-high totals of 17 goals, 18 assists and 35 points, the most by a Bruins rookie since Danton Heinen (47) and Jake DeBrusk (43) in the 2017-18 season.
Beyond the offensive surge, Minten contributed heavily on the defensive side, leading rookies with a +21 plus/minus, ranking fifth on the team in hits (142) and takeaways (27), and earning NHL Rookie of the Month honors for January 2026 after posting eight goals and 14 points.
Drafted 38th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2022 NHL Draft, Minten was acquired by Boston in a trade that also brought defenseman Brandon Carlo to the Leafs, a move that has allowed the Bruins to integrate the young forward into a core that already features veteran leadership.
GM Praise
General manager Don Sweeney highlighted Minten’s hockey sense, competitiveness and offensive growth, describing the player as a valuable piece for the Bruins’ future.
Future Outlook
With a contract that runs through 2032, Minten is positioned to build on his early success and become a cornerstone of Boston’s resurgence, a prospect that has the organization and its fans eagerly anticipating.